Real knowledge - Revision history

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 "'''Real knowledge'''" is a term used to indicate [[knowledge]] which was gained outside of quizbowl. This is contrasted to [[word association]] and meta-knowledge of [[stock clue]]s and the [[canon]] ("quizbowl knowledge" or, more derisively, "fake knowledge").
-Question writers who have a lack of "real knowledge" on a subject tend to use inappropriate terminology and constructions. This is part of the larger trend of "[[Quizbowlese]]".</onlyinclude>
+The concept of "real knowledge" exists for all [[categories]], but is most significant in those which require specialism, e.g. [[science]] and [[auditory fine arts]]. Question writers who have a lack of "real knowledge" in these subjects are much more likely to use inappropriate terminology and constructions. This is part of the larger trend of "[[Quizbowlese]]".</onlyinclude>
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 All knowledge is "real" in a vacuum, but the designation's significance comes from the intersection of the information that someone gains outside of the game and the [[canon|space of things that come up in quizbowl]].
-"Real knowledge" implies the higher degree of conceptual knowledge that is needed for writing research papers, doing laboratory work, and performing critical analysis. Due to the nature of buzzer competition, real knowledge cannot truly be tested under the auspices of "[[good quizbowl]]". Nevertheless, it is typically the case that successful players have real knowledge as opposed to just memorizing many facts.
+The dichotomy between "real knowledge" and its complement (sometimes derisively called "fake knowledge") is a practical way to organize facts into those which a player is more likely to know from independent study (e.g. from coursework) versus time with the game, respectively. However, the term is almost always accompanied by a value judgement: players with "real knowledge" are thought to have a purer engagement with material, and clues which reward "real knowledge" are consequently held in higher regard. While there are benefits to specifically targeting the body of information which a player is likely to know from other sources, focusing on the distinction between "real" and "fake" is negative for a variety of reasons:
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 All knowledge is "real" in a vacuum, but the designation's significance comes from the intersection of the information that someone gains outside of the game and the [[canon|space of things that come up in quizbowl]].
-implies the higher degree of conceptual knowledge that is needed for writing research papers, doing laboratory work, and performing critical analysis. Due to the nature of buzzer competition, real knowledge cannot truly be tested under the auspices of "[[good quizbowl]]". Nevertheless, it is typically the case that successful players have real knowledge as opposed to just memorizing many facts.
+"Real knowledge" implies the higher degree of conceptual knowledge that is needed for writing research papers, doing laboratory work, and performing critical analysis. Due to the nature of buzzer competition, real knowledge cannot truly be tested under the auspices of "[[good quizbowl]]". Nevertheless, it is typically the case that successful players have real knowledge as opposed to just memorizing many facts.
 ==Relationship to other concepts==

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	"'''Real knowledge'''" is a term used to indicate [[knowledge]] which was gained outside of quizbowl. This is contrasted to [[word association]] and meta-knowledge of [[stock clue]]s and the [[canon]] ("quizbowl knowledge" or, more derisively, "fake knowledge").		"'''Real knowledge'''" is a term used to indicate [[knowledge]] which was gained outside of quizbowl. This is contrasted to [[word association]] and meta-knowledge of [[stock clue]]s and the [[canon]] ("quizbowl knowledge" or, more derisively, "fake knowledge").

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-'''Real knowledge''' is actual knowledge of a subject, as opposed to [[word association]] and meta-knowledge of [[stock clue]]s and the [[canon]] ("quizbowl knowledge"). Real knowledge implies a higher degree of conceptual knowledge that may also be applicable in tasks such as writing research papers, laboratory work, and critical analysis. Due to the nature of buzzer competition, real knowledge cannot truly be tested under the auspices of [[good quizbowl]]. Thus it is the case that especially at higher levels of play, successful players have real knowledge as opposed to just memorizing many facts. Taking classes in school is often how real knowledge is obtained, although there are notable exceptions to this. Question writers who have a lack of real knowledge on a subject tend to use inappropriate terminology and constructions, a term that is known as "[[Quizbowlese]]".</onlyinclude>
+"'''Real knowledge'''" is a term used to indicate [[knowledge]] which was gained outside of quizbowl. This is contrasted to [[word association]] and meta-knowledge of [[stock clue]]s and the [[canon]] ("quizbowl knowledge" or, more derisively, "fake knowledge").
 == See also ==

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-'''Real knowledge''' is actual knowledge of a subject, as opposed to [[word association]] and [[stock clue]] knowledge, "quizbowl knowledge". Real knowledge implies a higher degree of conceptual knowledge that may also be applicable in tasks such as writing research papers, laboratory work, and critical analysis. Due to the nature of buzzer competition, real knowledge cannot truly be tested under the auspices of [[good quizbowl]]. Thus  is the case that especially at higher levels of play, successful players have real knowledge as opposed to just memorizing many facts. Taking classes in school is often how real knowledge is obtained, although there are notable exceptions to this. Question writers who have a lack of real knowledge on a subject tend to use inappropriate terminology and constructions, a term that is known as "[[Quizbowlese]]".</onlyinclude>
+'''Real knowledge''' is actual knowledge of a subject, as opposed to [[word association]] and meta-knowledge of [[stock clue]]s and the [[canon]] ("quizbowl knowledge"). Real knowledge implies a higher degree of conceptual knowledge that may also be applicable in tasks such as writing research papers, laboratory work, and critical analysis. Due to the nature of buzzer competition, real knowledge cannot truly be tested under the auspices of [[good quizbowl]]. Thus it is the case that especially at higher levels of play, successful players have real knowledge as opposed to just memorizing many facts. Taking classes in school is often how real knowledge is obtained, although there are notable exceptions to this. Question writers who have a lack of real knowledge on a subject tend to use inappropriate terminology and constructions, a term that is known as "[[Quizbowlese]]".</onlyinclude>
 == See also ==

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−	'''Real knowledge''' is actual knowledge of a subject, as opposed to [[word association]] and [[stock clue]] knowledge, "quizbowl knowledge". Real knowledge implies a higher degree of conceptual knowledge that may also be applicable in tasks such as writing research papers, laboratory work, and critical analysis. Due to the nature of buzzer competition, real knowledge cannot truly be tested under the auspices of [[good quizbowl]]. Thus is the case that especially at higher levels of play, successful players have real knowledge as opposed to just memorizing many facts. Taking classes in school is often how real knowledge is obtained, although there are notable exceptions to this. Question writers who have a lack of real knowledge on a subject tend to use inappropriate terminology and constructions, a term that is known as "[[Quizbowlese]]".	+	<onlyinclude>
		+	'''Real knowledge''' is actual knowledge of a subject, as opposed to [[word association]] and [[stock clue]] knowledge, "quizbowl knowledge". Real knowledge implies a higher degree of conceptual knowledge that may also be applicable in tasks such as writing research papers, laboratory work, and critical analysis. Due to the nature of buzzer competition, real knowledge cannot truly be tested under the auspices of [[good quizbowl]]. Thus is the case that especially at higher levels of play, successful players have real knowledge as opposed to just memorizing many facts. Taking classes in school is often how real knowledge is obtained, although there are notable exceptions to this. Question writers who have a lack of real knowledge on a subject tend to use inappropriate terminology and constructions, a term that is known as "[[Quizbowlese]]".</onlyinclude>

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−	~~'''Real knowledge''' is actual knowledge of a subject, as opposed to~~ [[word association]] and [[stock clue]] knowledge, "quizbowl knowledge". Real knowledge implies a higher degree of conceptual knowledge that may also be applicable in tasks such as writing research papers, laboratory work, and critical analysis. Due to the nature of buzzer competition, real knowledge cannot truly be tested under the auspices of [[good quizbowl]]. Thus is the case that especially at higher levels of play, successful players have real knowledge as opposed to just memorizing many facts. Taking classes in school is often how real knowledge is obtained, although there are notable exceptions to this. Question writers who have a lack of real knowledge on a subject tend to use inappropriate terminology and constructions, a term that is known as "[[Quizbowlese]]".	+	#REDIRECT[[Quizbowl lingo#real knowledge]]
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−	*[[Fraud]]
−	*[http://hsquizbowl.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=117&t=13295 "Is QuizBowl an inherent "con" of knowledge?" - forum thread]
−	*[http://www.hsquizbowl.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=8729 "Clues that reward understanding" - forum thread]
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 *[http://hsquizbowl.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=117&t=13295 "Is QuizBowl an inherent "con" of knowledge?" - forum thread]
 *[http://www.hsquizbowl.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=8729 "Clues that reward understanding" - forum thread]
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