C. Wright Mill's essay "On Intellectual Craftmanship" by next Tuesday, 26 March 2024. Here are some questions to help guide your reading and our discussion:

• What is Mills' definition of "intellectual craftsmanship," and how does it differ from other approaches to social research?

• What is the relationship between personal values and beliefs and research, according to Mills? How does he argue that personal experiences and perspectives can shape research?

• How does Mills suggest that social researchers should engage with the broader public, and what are the potential benefits and challenges of doing so?

• How does Mills suggest researchers develop and use files?

• What does the author mean by "the habit of writing"? How does the author suggest that one can develop the habit of writing?

• What is the difference between a ‘subject’ and a ‘theme’, according to Mills?

• What is the difference between technical terms and jargon, and why does it matter, according to Mills?

Make sure to take notes and highlight parts, passages and points in the essay that are evidence of Mills' thinking on these questions. Make sure you identify the relevant page numbers for each question. ( And provide the specific page and the section for each answer of these questions from the essay itself )​