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Question:
In academic texts, authority usually means an expert on a subject.
For example:
A leading authority on modern art gave a lecture at the museum.
is quick to judge other people.
has a lot of experience in his field or area.
knows a lot about her subject area.
other people in the same field recognize as an expert.
Which answers below are closest to authority?
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An authority is someone who...
Response:
The examples below illustrate the meaning of authority.
a lawyer who finished her degree last year
a university professor
Bill Gates who started Microsoft
a Nobel Prize winner
Which answers are examples of people who are authorities on a subject?
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An authority is an expert who specializes in a specific area. A lawyer who got his law degree only last year does not yet have the knowledge and experience to be considered an authority in a specific area.
has lots of experience and skill in a specific field.
is training for a new job.
publishes in professional journals.
advances knowledge in his or her field.
Which descriptions below best explain the meaning of authority?
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An authority on a subject is someone who...
provide more support for their own position.
show that they know about similar studies.
show that they know a lot.
show how their study is based on previous research.
Which answers below best complete this sentence? Choose the 3 correct answers.
Researchers usually quote from well-known authorities because this helps them to...
Even authorities on a subject can sometimes be wrong.
We should respect an authority but we should still use our own judgment to think about whether what an authority says is right or wrong.
You should not challenge an authority even if you think he is wrong.
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth. - Albert Einstein
What is Einstein saying about respect for authority? Choose 2 correct answers.