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Read two articles, then answer the following question

  • ROTHMAN: What event inspired Rothman to write this article?
  • ROTHMAN: Why does Rothman think it’s somewhat unfair for Kristof (and other journalists) to ask academics to become more populist in their writing?
  • HALLIWELL: How does the author justify the research? What does the author say about why they chose the topic?
  • HALLIWELL: How did the author conduct her research? Did the article involve interviews? Surveys? Who participated in the research?
  • HALLIWELL: In the results/discussion sections, what themes did the author identify after she analyzed the data? What do those themes mean?
  • HALLIWELL: At the end of the article, the author makes recommendations about how others can use the research. What are her recommendations? Who do YOU think could benefit from the findings of the research beside communication studies scholars?

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What event inspired Rothman to write this article?

The debate set off by Nicholas Kristof about academic writing in the ‘Times’ column called “Professors, We Need You!” inspired Rothman to write this article.  Nicholas argued that the academic world is in control of a “culture of exclusivity” that mysterious unintelligibility while having disrespectful impact and audience. Professors were swift to refute the claim that Kristof made that professors do not use social media enough. Rothman explains academic writing has a more ambiguous task that though dry, faceless and bright, it is smart, persuasive and also complex. He also reveals that the most profound ambiguity is with the audience as it is intended for a tiny audience (Rothman, 2014)….

 

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