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Unit 8: Research
8.1 Conducting Research
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What is the first step in any research project?
Identifying a research topic
A good research topic should be focused, engaging, and
feasible
.
True
Good research questions are focused, answerable, and
interesting
What is the primary purpose of research questions?
To guide the investigation
Databases are collections of organized data that can be searched electronically.
True
What are primary sources in research?
First-hand accounts or raw data
Using a variety of source types helps build a
well-rounded
understanding of a research topic.
True
What is the next step after identifying your research topic and developing research questions?
Explore databases and sources
Match the database type with its advantage:
Academic Databases ↔️ Comprehensive scholarly content
Government Databases ↔️ Authoritative data on public issues
News Databases ↔️ Up-to-date reporting
Industry Databases ↔️ Specialized data for particular fields
Government databases provide comprehensive scholarly content.
False
Primary sources include scholarly analyses and reviews.
False
What is a crucial step in the research process when evaluating source credibility?
Assess credibility
Objectivity in a source means the information is presented without obvious
bias
Evaluating source credibility is unnecessary if the author is well-known.
False
Strategies for organizing research materials
1️⃣ Categorize and group sources
2️⃣ Take detailed notes
3️⃣ Use a research management system
4️⃣ Create an outline
Research management systems can include note-taking apps, spreadsheets, or
citation managers
.
True
What are some examples of social issues that could be research topics?
Poverty, healthcare disparities
A good research topic should be engaging to both the researcher and the
audience
Match the method to generate research topics with its advantage:
Brainstorming ↔️ Encourages creativity
Mind Mapping ↔️ Clarifies relationships
Consulting Course Materials ↔️ Ensures alignment with course objectives
Strategies to develop effective research questions
1️⃣ Brainstorming
2️⃣ Consulting course materials
3️⃣ Refining initial ideas
Academic databases offer comprehensive scholarly
content
What is an advantage of academic databases?
Comprehensive scholarly content
What is a disadvantage of news databases?
Lack depth compared to scholarly sources
Primary sources include first-hand accounts and
raw data
.
True
Tertiary sources synthesize information from primary and secondary
sources
Objectivity in a source means the information is presented without bias.
True
Why is relevance a key criterion for source evaluation?
Addresses research questions
Using a research management system keeps materials organized and easily
accessible
What is the primary goal of summarizing key points in note-taking?
Concisely capture main ideas
Match the note-taking method with its advantage:
Handwritten notes ↔️ Engaging, visual organization
Digital notes ↔️ Easily searchable, multimedia
Outline format ↔️ Structures information hierarchically
What is the purpose of evaluating the significance of research findings?
Assess importance and implications
Social issues, cultural phenomena, and scientific advancements are all types of research
topics
Match the research method with its advantage or disadvantage:
Brainstorming ↔️ Encourages creativity
Mind Mapping ↔️ Clarifies relationships
Consulting Course Materials ↔️ Ensures alignment with objectives
Identifying a research topic involves formulating a research question.
True
Brainstorming encourages creativity but can lack
focus
Match the database type with its advantage or disadvantage:
Academic Databases ↔️ Comprehensive scholarly content
Government Databases ↔️ Authoritative data on public issues
News Databases ↔️ Up-to-date reporting on current events
Tertiary sources, such as encyclopedias, synthesize
information
Databases are collections of organized data that can be searched and accessed
electronically
Academic databases may require institutional
access
News databases lack depth compared to scholarly
sources
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