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Peer reviewedBlalock, H. M., Jr. – American Sociologist, 1987
Suggests that sociological training is not sufficiently demanding and thus does not attract high-quality students. The author makes specific suggestions emphasizing the importance of theoretical work, syntheses and careful analyses of existing theories, and advanced methodological work. Concludes that serious thinking about the goals of graduate…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Degree Requirements, Educational Assessment
