The Core Principles of Advanced Academic Research and Writing: Connections to Intellectual Craftsmanship and the Sociological Imagination In his concept of “intellectual craftsmanship,” sociologist C. Wright Mills emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and creativity in academic research

Discussion Prompt
Describe in your own words the core principles of advanced academic research and writing based on C. Wright Mills’ conceptualization of “intellectual craftsmanship.” Then make connections between Mills’ model of scholarly investigation and his original thesis of the sociological imagination outlined in “The Promise” in Unit 3. Then discuss how this relates to research as a graduate student. In your writing, include insights, observations, and examples from your research-related experiences in this course. Use in-text citation, and include an APA-formatted reference entry for each cited source at the end of your post. 
Submission Guidelines 
You are responsible for posting a substantive, thoughtful reflection on this week’s topics, including any questions posed by the instructor in the Discussion section. Do not merely summarize what you read, but share your reactions (thoughts, ideas, emotions) and analyze them critically. You should also provide references to the course material, formatted appropriately using APA style.