4 questions about social science

Article: Wiese, J. L., Loomis, C. & T. Mitchell (2019). Shifting Societal Attitudes: Examining the Effects of Perspective Taking on Attitudes toward and Derogation of the Poor.

1. What is KEY ARGUMENT being communicated by the author based on their main research findings). (This is not a summary of the article; this is not what the article is “about”; it is the central argument based on the research evidence provided by the author). (3 marks)

2. What is the author’s research method? (i.e. how do they collect the data?) Indicate the size (number of participants) and characteristics of the sample participants (i.e. gender, race, age, etc.). (2 marks)

Method:

Sample size:

Sample characteristics:

3. Outline two pieces of data that the author uses to support his/her argument that are drawn from his/her research (Not just 2 random facts from the article - this must be data from the research that the author uses to support the main idea that you identify above.). Explain how the evidence is related to the main idea. (2 X 2 = 4 marks)

a) Data:

Relation to the main argument:

b) Data:

Relation to the main argument:

4. Is the information provided verifiable and well-researched? Use the factors listed on the hint sheet to make your evaluation. (3 marks)

A mark out of 3 will be assigned for grammar/spelling/communication.