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Which aspect is NOT considered vital when acquiring information through secondary research?
Which aspect is NOT considered vital when acquiring information through secondary research?
What is one of the main advantages of using library catalogs for research?
What is one of the main advantages of using library catalogs for research?
Organizational Information Centers primarily provide resources for which purpose?
Organizational Information Centers primarily provide resources for which purpose?
Why is unbiased information crucial in secondary research?
Why is unbiased information crucial in secondary research?
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Which resource is NOT typically associated with secondary research?
Which resource is NOT typically associated with secondary research?
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Which research method was primarily used to explore the effects of violent media on teenagers?
Which research method was primarily used to explore the effects of violent media on teenagers?
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What is the main focus of the research mentioned?
What is the main focus of the research mentioned?
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Which age group is primarily considered in the study of violent media effects?
Which age group is primarily considered in the study of violent media effects?
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What type of research is NOT mentioned as a part of the methodology?
What type of research is NOT mentioned as a part of the methodology?
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What is a likely assumption made when reviewing the effects of violent media?
What is a likely assumption made when reviewing the effects of violent media?
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Which aspect is least likely to be addressed by this research?
Which aspect is least likely to be addressed by this research?
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What consequences might be associated with the consumption of violent media according to the implied research?
What consequences might be associated with the consumption of violent media according to the implied research?
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What is the primary focus of improving organizational processes mentioned?
What is the primary focus of improving organizational processes mentioned?
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What type of research methodology is emphasized for addressing operational challenges?
What type of research methodology is emphasized for addressing operational challenges?
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Which question illustrates a potential operational challenge in technology use?
Which question illustrates a potential operational challenge in technology use?
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What specific aspect of web policies is questioned regarding positive and negative implications?
What specific aspect of web policies is questioned regarding positive and negative implications?
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How do stakeholder needs tie into the improvement of organizational processes?
How do stakeholder needs tie into the improvement of organizational processes?
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What role does significant primary research play in the context of workplace challenges?
What role does significant primary research play in the context of workplace challenges?
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What is a potential outcome of adapting tablet devices for sales personnel?
What is a potential outcome of adapting tablet devices for sales personnel?
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Which of the following is a common misconception regarding organizational change?
Which of the following is a common misconception regarding organizational change?
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What may hinder the effectiveness of organizational improvements?
What may hinder the effectiveness of organizational improvements?
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What is the main focus of understanding a specific phenomenon?
What is the main focus of understanding a specific phenomenon?
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Which of the following best describes the aspect of history in relation to a phenomenon?
Which of the following best describes the aspect of history in relation to a phenomenon?
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What is one of the potential outcomes when considering the current situation of a phenomenon?
What is one of the potential outcomes when considering the current situation of a phenomenon?
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How should one approach the process of evaluating a phenomenon's impact?
How should one approach the process of evaluating a phenomenon's impact?
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What is the significance of the current situation when discussing a phenomenon?
What is the significance of the current situation when discussing a phenomenon?
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What might a theoretical exploration of a phenomenon aim to uncover?
What might a theoretical exploration of a phenomenon aim to uncover?
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In the historical analysis of a phenomenon, what type of information is considered valuable?
In the historical analysis of a phenomenon, what type of information is considered valuable?
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What type of change might be expected when analyzing the current condition of a phenomenon?
What type of change might be expected when analyzing the current condition of a phenomenon?
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Why is it important to understand the theory behind a specific technique related to a phenomenon?
Why is it important to understand the theory behind a specific technique related to a phenomenon?
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What aspect should not be overlooked when considering the history of a phenomenon?
What aspect should not be overlooked when considering the history of a phenomenon?
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What is the primary focus of the inquiry about products?
What is the primary focus of the inquiry about products?
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How might the situation change based on the question posed?
How might the situation change based on the question posed?
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Which aspect is least likely to be considered when discussing available products?
Which aspect is least likely to be considered when discussing available products?
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What type of responses are likely sought after regarding service provision?
What type of responses are likely sought after regarding service provision?
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Which of the following scenarios is most relevant to the question regarding products?
Which of the following scenarios is most relevant to the question regarding products?
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What underlying factor might influence the types of products available?
What underlying factor might influence the types of products available?
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Which of the following is a potential outcome of changing product availability?
Which of the following is a potential outcome of changing product availability?
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What aspect of products is most likely to be evaluated when assessing service provision?
What aspect of products is most likely to be evaluated when assessing service provision?
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Which of these factors is least likely to influence product selection for a service?
Which of these factors is least likely to influence product selection for a service?
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What issue is most relevant when evaluating the future landscape of available products?
What issue is most relevant when evaluating the future landscape of available products?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Title: GENG005 Writing & Presentation Skills - Part 2
- Lecture Topic: Research and Information Gathering
- Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Educational Objectives
- Utilize effective research methods to gather relevant information for content creation
- Ensure accuracy and credibility in technical writing
Outline
- Understanding the Research Process
- Planning for the Research Process
- Researching a topic
- Choosing Appropriate Research Methods
- Conducting Secondary Research
- Conducting Primary Research
- Conducting Experimental Primary Research
Research Goals (Academic Research)
- Aims to answer scholarly questions
- Example Questions:
- To what extent do standardized tests contribute to the success of public elementary schools?
- What effects do violent media have on teenagers?
- Focus: Abstract principles and theories
- Methodology: Extensive secondary research (literature review) before primary research
Research Goals (Workplace Research)
- Aims to solve practical problems
- Example Questions:
- Should sales staff notebook computers be replaced with tablets?
- What are the pros and cons of adopting a European-style privacy policy?
- Focus: Improving organizational processes and stakeholder needs
- Methodology: Significant primary research
Academic vs. Workplace Research
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Academic Research
- Nature of Questions: Abstract and theoretical
- Research Type: Primarily secondary research
- Outcome Focus: Understanding principles
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Workplace Research
- Nature of Questions: Practical and situational
- Research Type: Primarily primary research
- Outcome Focus: Improving organizational effectiveness
- Both types are essential but serve different purposes and use different methodologies.
Planning for the Research Process
- Eight steps to help develop a research plan:
- Analyze the audience
- Analyze the purpose
- Analyze the subject
- Consider the document type
- Work out a schedule and budget for the project
- Determine the required information for the document
- Determine the information to acquire
- Create questions to answer in the document
Choosing Appropriate Research Methods
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Question-Based Research Methods:
- Research needs are diverse and different research questions necessitate distinct research methods
- Example Methods:
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Long-Term Predictions: For understanding future changes (e.g., outsourcing in computer support), consider:
- Journals and magazine articles
- Reputable websites and blogs
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Product Evaluation: To assess a specific product's performance (e.g., scanner reliability), consider:
- Secondary research
- Observations at vendor sites
- Product demonstrations
- Interviews with colleagues
- Experimental comparisons of different products
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Long-Term Predictions: For understanding future changes (e.g., outsourcing in computer support), consider:
Research Question Types
- What is the theory behind a process or technique?
- What is the history of a phenomenon?
- How is the current situation expected to change?
- What products are available to perform a task or provide a service?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of competing products and services?
- Which product or service do experts recommend?
- What do stakeholders think about a current or proposed product or service?
- What are the facts about how jobs are done at a company?
- What can be learned about what caused a problem in an organization?
- What do personnel in a company think should be done about a situation?
- How well would a product or service work in an organization or an institution?
Conducting Secondary Research
- Objective: To gather insights from experts and scientists about a specific topic
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Goal: To acquire the best available information that is:
- Accurate
- Unbiased
- Comprehensive
- Current
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Resources:
- Library: Access to specialized handbooks and subscription services
- Online Research: Utilizing the web for information gathering
- Organizational Information Centers: Internal libraries providing critical data for operations
- Specialists for research inquiries and data retrieval
Understanding Research Tools
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Library Catalogs: Contains electronic records of physical holdings (books, journals, reports, audio, video)
- Search tips: Limit by media type, publication date, and language. Use punctuation and logical operators (AND, OR, NOT)
- Online Databases: Access to full-text articles and documents (e.g., ProQuest)
- AI-Based Tools: Aim to enhance research resources
Conducting Primary Research
- Objective: Answering research questions
- Goal: Obtaining new, accurate, credible, reliable, and unbiased information accepted by the scientific community as a contribution to human knowledge
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Major Primary Research Categories:
- Data Analysis
- Observations and Demonstrations
- Inspections
- Experiments
- Field research
- Interviews
- Inquiries
- Questionnaires
Conducting Experimental Primary Research
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Experimental Research Phases:
- Establishing a Hypothesis
- Testing the Hypothesis
- Analyzing the Data
- Reporting the Data
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Description
This quiz covers the essential strategies for effective research methods and information gathering in writing. Participants will explore both secondary and primary research techniques, aiming to enhance their technical writing accuracy and credibility. Let's dive into the research process and goal formation for academic inquiries.
