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Passage: Discussing how the growing use of scientific methods in philately creates a communication challenge
Portion in boldface: Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research
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Recently, the number of scientific research projects, and their attendant publications, related to philately, has been growing steadily. Most of this research has focused on the various applications of spectroscopy to analyze color, inks, cancels, and paper characteristics. While the majority of researchers are professors or trained scientists, and the quality of the research is high, many articles have been written by scientists for other scientists. However, the adoption of technology into philately presents a unique challenge: effectively communicating highly technical information to laypersons so they can understand the basic concepts, significance, and potential applications of the scientific findings.
Select Passage for the statement that best describes the purpose of the passage as a whole, and select Portion in Boldface for the statement that best describes the purpose of the portion in boldface. Make only two selections, one in each column.
Select Passage for the statement that best describes the purpose of the passage as a whole, and select Portion in Boldface for the statement that best describes the purpose of the portion in boldface. Make only two selections, one in each column.
| Passage | Portion in boldface | |
| Highlighting the shift in focus towards non-expert authorship in philatelic research | ||
| Arguing that scientists should prioritize communication to the ordinary public while doing research | ||
| Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research | ||
| Advocating for more widespread use of technology in philately | ||
| Discussing how the growing use of scientific methods in philately creates a communication challenge |
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Passage: Discussing how the growing use of scientific methods in philately creates a communication challenge
Portion in boldface: Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research
Official Solution:
• Highlighting the shift in focus towards non-expert authorship in philatelic research
The passage does not discuss non-expert authorship in any way. It focuses on scientific research and the challenges of communicating findings to laypersons, but there’s no mention of a shift towards non-expert authorship.
• Arguing that scientists should prioritize communication to the ordinary public while doing research
While the passage discusses the challenge of communicating scientific findings, it does not argue that scientists should prioritize communication over conducting research.
• Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research.
Correct for Boldface. The boldface specifically discusses how spectroscopy is applied in philatelic research, making this the most accurate description of its purpose.
• Advocating for more widespread use of technology in philately
The passage acknowledges the use of technology like spectroscopy but does not advocate for its increased adoption.
• Discussing how the growing use of scientific methods in philately creates a communication challenge
Correct for Passage. The passage explains that as scientific methods become more widely used in philately, a challenge arises in communicating highly technical findings clearly enough for laypersons to understand their basic concepts, significance, and potential applications.
Correct answer:
Passage "Discussing how the growing use of scientific methods in philately creates a communication challenge"
Portion in boldface "Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research"
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• Highlighting the shift in focus towards non-expert authorship in philatelic research
The passage does not discuss non-expert authorship in any way. It focuses on scientific research and the challenges of communicating findings to laypersons, but there’s no mention of a shift towards non-expert authorship.
• Arguing that scientists should prioritize communication to the ordinary public while doing research
While the passage discusses the challenge of communicating scientific findings, it does not argue that scientists should prioritize communication over conducting research.
• Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research.
Correct for Boldface. The boldface specifically discusses how spectroscopy is applied in philatelic research, making this the most accurate description of its purpose.
• Advocating for more widespread use of technology in philately
The passage acknowledges the use of technology like spectroscopy but does not advocate for its increased adoption.
• Discussing how the growing use of scientific methods in philately creates a communication challenge
Correct for Passage. The passage explains that as scientific methods become more widely used in philately, a challenge arises in communicating highly technical findings clearly enough for laypersons to understand their basic concepts, significance, and potential applications.
Correct answer:
Passage "Discussing how the growing use of scientific methods in philately creates a communication challenge"
Portion in boldface "Describing the role of spectroscopy in philatelic research"
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