Title Code: ENGL 1251 Title Course: Rhetoric and Composition (3 credit hours)
Title Code: ENGL 1251
Title Course: Rhetoric and Composition (3 credit hours)
Assignment # 2
Total Marks: 100
Topics: Lecture # 9 – 12
Q1. Discuss the impact of Information Technology on research methodologies, particularly in terms of data collection, analysis, and collaboration. How has the integration of IT tools such as online surveys, statistical software, and collaboration platforms like Slack and Google Drive transformed traditional research practices? Provide examples to illustrate both the benefits and challenges associated with these changes. (20 marks)
Q2. Q2. Examine the ethical considerations and challenges that arise with the use of Information Technology in research. How can researchers ensure data privacy and informed consent when utilizing IT tools for data collection and analysis? Discuss the potential risks and proposed solutions, using case studies and real-world examples to highlight how ethical dilemmas have been navigated in various research scenarios. (20 marks)
Each question contains 15 mark.
Part A: Short Questions
Q1. What are the key elements of an argument in academic writing, and how do they function together to support a thesis?
Q2: How can researchers ensure informed consent and data privacy when using IT tools for data collection and analysis in research?
Q3. Why is logical writing important in academic work, and how does it benefit the reader?
Q4. What are the main components of logic in writing, and how do they contribute to constructing a well-founded argument?
Submission Guidelines:
Answer all questions thoroughly.
Provide examples where necessary.
Submit your completed assignment by due date.
Submission Guidelines:
Answer all questions thoroughly.
Provide examples where necessary.
Submit your completed assignment by due date.
Grading Criteria:
Completeness and accuracy of answers.
Clarity and coherence of explanations.
Appropriate use of examples.
Grading Criteria:
Completeness and accuracy of answers.
Clarity and coherence of explanations.
Appropriate use of examples.