Communication: Modes Of Discourse Flashcards
What are the four modes of discourse
- narrative
- description
- exposition
- argument
What is a narrative (four modes of discourse)
Tells a story, giving an account with and obvious ‘start’ and an ‘end’
- make a point
- giving an account
What is a description (four modes of discourse)
Expressing the details. Descriptions tend to invoke the five senses
- no ‘start’ or ‘end’
- details
- ‘descriptive’
What is exposition (four modes of discourse)
Form in which facts, data and the like are reported and informs the reader or listener
- to inform
- provide facts, insight, definitions
What is an argument (four modes of discourse)
Refers to linguistics where the intention is to convince or persuade
- purposeful
- using evidence and reason
How is exposition different to description?
- skims details
- focuses on important bits
What is the definition of objectivity
Aspire knowledge that bears no trace of the knower- knowledge unmarked by prejudice or skill, fantasy or judgement wishing or striving
- guard us from subjectivity
Which is preferred objectivity or subjectivity?
Depends, they are used with varying positive or negative connotations
What are the cases of objectivity
- rule following
- value-free
- transparent
- no biases
- no conflict of interest
- meets the need for reproducibility
- reliability
- easy for everyone to be ‘on the same page’
What does it mean by value-free?
- they influence the choice of research problem and methods, what starting assumptions are allowed, what modelling strategies are used, what evidence is gathered etc.
- values enter science at several points
What is evidence-based practice
An emphasis on seeking reliable knowledge through empirical research can distract focus from the importance of improving the reliability of information, however obtained
- statistics
- big data
- black box
Dangers of objectivity are
A claim to objectivity can imply a claim that anyone who is dissenting has no valid grounds to do so
- the importance of inter-personal relationships and empathy
- on the requirements of good leadership and good judgement
