Therefore, universalism, criticism, unitarity of knowledge, relevance of basic resarch, namely research which is not immediately addressing any practical application, attention towards different cultures, consideration of our history, and attention not merely to the technical aspects of the scientists, but also to the cultural ones.

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Earlier this week, the Bush administration moved to defuse some of the criticism by relaxing test requirements for students with limited knowledge of English.

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By focusing on synthesis, analysis, and informed criticism, rather than straight day-to-day reporting, knowledge journalists are less restrained by the need to maintain access to sources, and thereby may have more freedom to challenge prevailing assumptions and conventions.

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