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6-2 Short Answer: Chain of Inquiry
6-3 Theme Reflection
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6-1 Modern Themes and Trends
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In this learning block, you will identify contemporary themes and trends related to the evolution of social scientific thought. The themes include application of social scientific learning, ethical and social responsibility, and interdisciplinary collaboration. After participating in this learning block, you will be able to:
Discuss contemporary themes and trends related to the evolution of social scientific
6-2 Advancing Research Through Inquiry
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In this learning block, you will learn more about how bodies of research and knowledge grow due to the cyclical process of scientific inquiry. The continuous process of asking, answering, and asking more questions will be explored. After participating in this learning block, you will be able to:
Explain the value of social science inquiry as it relates to growing bodies of research that impact society
6-2-1 Short Answer: Chain of Inquiry
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Assignment Icon Reflect on the concepts presented in the video and overview and the example of a growing body of research as captured in the article A Review of Facebook Research in the Social Sciences. Also, consider the question you posed about your advertisements in your observation journal in the last theme. Then, in a short answer response, address the following questions:
How does social science inquiry advance and evolve over time?
Why is it important that our understanding of social science concepts continue to develop and expand?
Then, consider the question you posed in the observation journal, which you submitted in Theme 2. How could others build upon this question through additional research or follow-up questions?
To complete this assignment, review the Learning Block 6-2 Short Answer Rubric document.
6-3 The Value of Change
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In this learning block, you will learn the role social science research plays in benefiting groups and society. You will also have an opportunity to prepare for Project 3, which is due in the next theme. After participating in this learning block, you will be able to:
Communicate the benefits and value of social science research and social scientific thought
6-3-1 Reflection
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assignment For this assignment, reflect on what you consider to be some of the most significant developments covered in this theme (for example, discoveries, changes in thinking, or research advances), and address the following:
Identify the developments and how they impact individuals or larger groups/cultures.
Describe how the developments changed society’s understanding. How is the development applicable outside of the social sciences?
This assignment can be completed through a “micro-presentation” format (1 to 2 slides) or a short-answer response (1 to 2 paragraphs).

Please note that this assignment is an opportunity for you to practice elements of the last project, due in the next theme. In that last project, you will complete either a presentation or a short paper. When choosing your format for this assignment, consider what you will do for the last project. Then choose one of the two options below:
If you are choosing to submit your final reflection as a presentation: Complete the micro-presentation for this assignment (a presentation with 1 to 2 slides and accompanying notes). You may use a presentation platform of your choice (Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.) to complete this assignment. To learn more about obtaining Microsoft 365 and creating PowerPoint or Prezi presentations, view the Supporting Resources document.
If you are choosing to submit your final reflection as a short paper: Complete the short answer response for this assignment (a written response of 1 to 2 paragraphs). Both assignments will be graded using the same criteria.
To complete this assignment, review the Learning Block 6-3 Reflection Rubric document.