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Which of the following best describes the strengths and weaknesses of a research paper?
Which of the following best describes the strengths and weaknesses of a research paper?
Historical background is irrelevant when discussing the relationship between studies.
Historical background is irrelevant when discussing the relationship between studies.
False
What is the significance of cultural influences in research studies?
What is the significance of cultural influences in research studies?
Cultural influences can shape the perspective and interpretations of research findings.
The __________ context provides a framework for analyzing the effects of social class on research outcomes.
The __________ context provides a framework for analyzing the effects of social class on research outcomes.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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Which of the following are recommended databases for finding scholarly documents?
Which of the following are recommended databases for finding scholarly documents?
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It is important to include only references published by top journals and publishers.
It is important to include only references published by top journals and publishers.
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What is one way to evaluate the sources of articles you find?
What is one way to evaluate the sources of articles you find?
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When conducting a literature review, you should always include _____ studies related to your topic.
When conducting a literature review, you should always include _____ studies related to your topic.
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Match the following keywords with their related research topics:
Match the following keywords with their related research topics:
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What should you focus on while taking notes from articles?
What should you focus on while taking notes from articles?
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Summarizing article details using a concept map does not help visualizing relationships.
Summarizing article details using a concept map does not help visualizing relationships.
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What is the purpose of categorizing articles during analysis?
What is the purpose of categorizing articles during analysis?
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Which factor should research topics avoid to ensure manageability?
Which factor should research topics avoid to ensure manageability?
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Research questions should be broad and not directly related to the thesis statement.
Research questions should be broad and not directly related to the thesis statement.
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What is the thesis statement in the provided example related to Facebook?
What is the thesis statement in the provided example related to Facebook?
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Topics should be too _____ and too controversial to be considered manageable.
Topics should be too _____ and too controversial to be considered manageable.
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Match the following aspects with their significance in research:
Match the following aspects with their significance in research:
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Which of the following is an appropriate data collection method for research?
Which of the following is an appropriate data collection method for research?
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Research questions should be vague to allow flexibility in instructions.
Research questions should be vague to allow flexibility in instructions.
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What is a primary requirement for documentation style in research?
What is a primary requirement for documentation style in research?
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Study Notes
Essential Learning Competencies
- Identify unique features of and requirements in composing texts useful across disciplines.
Book Review/Article Critique
- A specialized academic writing form evaluating scholarly works (books/journal articles).
- Not just a summary, it assesses, analyzes, or evaluates a work.
- Typically 250-750 words.
- Requires significant intellectual effort.
- Involves thorough analysis and evaluation of the book's contents.
- Includes examining the book's contents, understanding the plot, grasping the main message, evaluating strong/weak points, and sharing personal opinions.
- Uses evidence and logical reasoning to support opinions.
- Requires 250-1000+ words, appropriate for college level and above.
Book Report
- Identifies a book or summary.
- Focuses on describing the plot, characters, or ideas of a work.
- Typically 200-250 words.
- Summarizes book plot and major themes.
- Considered a K-12 level assignment.
Structure of a Book Review/Article Critique
- Introduction (around 5% of the paper)
- Title of the book/article
- Writer's name
- Thesis statement
- Summary (around 10%)
- Writer's objective/purpose
- Methods (if applicable)
- Major findings/claims
- Review/Critique (around 75%):
- Appropriateness of methodology/arguments
- Theoretical soundness
- Soundness of explanation (compared to other sources)
- Sufficiency of explanation
- Conclusion (around 10%)
- Overall impression of the work
- Scholarly value
- Benefits to the intended audience
- Suggestions for future directions
Writing a Book Review/Article Critique
- Ask key questions about the topic, purpose, intended readers, thesis statement, theoretical assumptions, contributions to the field, problems/issues, information types, alternative explanations, and overall reactions.
- Analyze the writer's analysis type (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, case study) and how it supports claims.
- Offer suggestions for improving reasoning and explanations.
- Discuss the topic from other perspectives, comparing writer's explanation to other experts.
- Identify missed conclusions/interpretations, and present other relevant ideas.
- Show reactions to the writer's ideas, supporting your stand.
- Suggest alternative methods and reasoning approaches.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses, and different perspectives.
Literature Review
- An overview of a specific topic in scholarly work.
- Surveys books, databases, conferences, theses, empirical studies, government reports, historical records, journal articles, and statistical handbooks.
- Critically analyzes the relationship among scholarly works and the current work.
- Can be a stand-alone paper or part of a research paper.
- Unlike an annotated bibliography, it synthesizes and links sources.
Functions of Literature Review
- Justifies research questions, methods, and theoretical viewpoints.
- Establishes the topic's relevance.
- Provides necessary information to better understand the topic or study.
- Shows the reviewer's familiarity and mastery of the topic.
Structure of a Literature Review
- Introduction: Purpose, scope, selection criteria for the review, and importance of the topic.
- Body:
- Historical background
- Relevant theories
- Relationships among studies, and how each advanced theory.
- Strengths and weaknesses of each paper
- Various viewpoints on the topic
- Conclusion: Restatement of the main argument/thesis, agreements/disagreements in literature.
- If part of dissertation/thesis: Linking of literature review to research questions.
- If stand-alone: Conclusions, implications, and directions for future studies.
Writing a Research Report
- Presents interpretations and analyses of a phenomenon.
- Based on experiments and previous information, making it easier to understand.
- Highly detailed with structured parts (e.g., title page, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, references).
Writing a Project Proposal
- Persuasive, informative document proposing a project.
- Describes the project's goals, objectives, plan for completion, required resources (financial, human, technical), and budget details.
Project Proposal Types
- Solicited internal: Within organization, response to specific request.
- Unsolicited internal: Within organization, self-initiated.
- Solicited external: Outside organization, response to specific request.
- Unsolicited external: Outside organization, self-initiated
Parts of a Project Proposal:
- Cover Letter: Introduces proposal, highlights, and directs reader, provides project title, date request, summary, acknowledgements, and scope.
- Title Page: Concise and informative project title, organization, place, dates, client/donor info, proponent, date.
- Abstract/Executive Summary: Objectives, implementing organization, major activities, total cost, brief summary.
- Context of the Proposal: Socio-economic, cultural, political background, data relevant to planning.
- Project Justification: Rationale, problem statement, significance, approach/strategy, implementing organization's capability, details of problem and solution approach.
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Discover the essential competencies needed for composing book reviews and reports. This quiz covers the critical differences between analyzing scholarly works and summarizing plots, along with the required structures and word counts suitable for various educational levels. Test your understanding of what makes effective academic writing!
