Collecting data information, learning and finding new things
Research
An advanced knowledge which follows a systematic process of collecting and analyzing information in order to understand more the phenomena under study
Concept
A term that abstractly describes and names an object, a phenomenon, or an idea
Theory
An organized body of concepts and principles intended to explain a particular phenomenon
Quantitative Method
A method that focuses on numbers, objective hard data. It proves hypotheses by statistical analysis and scientific method
Qualitative Method
Uses words instead of numbers to display data. It focuses on feelings not numerical data
Variables
Any quality of a person, group subject, event, condition or solution that varies or takes on different values
Hypothesis
A logicalsupposition, a reasonable guess, and educated conjecture. It provides a tentative explanation of a phenomenon under investigation
SMART criteria for a research paper
Specific - Maintains focus on the given subject of research, answering a specific research question
Measurable - Contains specific, proven research, and cites all research sources and related literature
Attainable - Provides a thesis statement that answers the research question and contributes to the knowledge of the given subject
Realistic - Objective and realistic, based on valid evidence from reliable sources
Time - Researcher knows the limits, timeframes, and focus of the required work
Introduction
What is the context for this project?
How does it fit in with another research on the topic?
What is the researchquestion?
Methods
What did the author(s) do to answer the research question?
Results
What was the answer to the question?
This is often shown in tables and figure?
Discussion/Conclusion
What is the significance of this project?
How does it fit in with what else is known about the topic?
References
Materials the author(s) cited when writing this paper
Elements of Research Paper
Title
Author
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion/Conclusion
References
Research establishes facts and new findings through a systematic investigation to contribute to an existing body of knowledge
Research Title
A subject or topic that researcher finds interesting when conducting research. This needs to be narrowed down which will focus on the main idea.
Abstract
Summarizes all sections and helps readers decide whether or not to read the entire report
Introduction
Presents background information, scope, and focus of the research paper
Literature Review
Provides a review of what others have written or researched on concerning the topic
Methodology
Explains how the research was conducted. These include the research design, population and sampling procedure, research instrument, data gathering procedure, and data analysis procedure
Discussion
Presents the information gathered through the research
Conclusion
Provides the summary of the research. It brings the report to closure by giving emphasis to ideas stated previously
Results
Contain other related information such as graphs, charts, tables, and lists
Questionnaire
A set of questions to gather information in a survey
Survey
A statistical analysis of answers to a poll of a sample of a population, e.g. to determine opinions, or knowledge
Reference
A list of all sources used in research
Appendix
Contains related information such as graphs, charts, tables, lists
Plagiarism
Occurs when ideas, information, and even pictures are used without proper acknowledgement of the original sources
In-text citation
A surefire method to avoid plagiarism by showing the idea is not yours and that you acknowledge its rightful source
In-text citation
According to Shane (2021), use of in-text citation shows that the idea is not yours and that you acknowledge its rightful source.
The use of in-text citation shows that the idea is not yours and that you acknowledge its original source (Shane, 2001).
Construct
The abstract idea, underlying theme, or subject matter that one wishes to measure using survey questions
Variable
A person, place, thing, or phenomena you are trying to measure in some way
Data
Any information that has been collected, observed, generated, or created to validate original research findings
Hypothesis
A supposition or proposed explanation made based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
Measurement
The process of observing and recording the observations that are collected as part of a research effort
Models
A pictorial or graphic representation of key concepts. It shows the relationship between two various types of variables
Participants
Individuals who's psychological and/or behavioral characteristics and responses are the object of study in the research project
Population
The target group under investigation. The population is the entire set under consideration