Evaluating Bias in Research Identify the first step in the student’s guide to research, sociology homework help

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Read the article titled, “As drug industry’s influence over research grows,
so does the potential for bias,” located at http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/as-drug-industrys-influence-over-research-grows-so-does-the-potential-for-bias/2012/11/24/bb64d596-1264-11e2-be82-c3411b7680a9_story.html.

Review the six (6) rules of critical thinking (Chapter 1) and the steps of
“Doing Sociology: A Student’s Guide to Research” (Chapter 2).

Student Success Tip: As you review the steps, jot a few
notes or thoughts down. Relax and prepare to write a concise and accurate
essay.

Write a one to two (1-2) page essay in which you:

  1. Identify the first step in the student’s guide to research.
  2. Define the first step of research in your own words.
  3. Identify the major assumptions and bias of the drug industry that underlie
    drug research.
  4. Identify the personal bias that you, as a consumer, have on the drug
    industry’s influence over research.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
    margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional
    instructions.
  • To keep this essay short and manageable, your only sources for the essay
    should be the article from The Washington Post and the sections noted
    in your text. For this reason, APA citations or references are not required for
    this assignment.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s
    name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is
    not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment
are:

  • Define the basic concepts used in the discipline of sociology.
  • Define the various methodologies for sociological research.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in
    sociology.
  • Write clearly and concisely about sociology using proper writing
    mechanics.