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What is the Latin word for 'communicate'?
What is the Latin word for 'communicate'?
communicare
What are the three types of communication discussed in the text?
What are the three types of communication discussed in the text?
Verbal, non-verbal, and written communication
What is the goal of scientific research?
What is the goal of scientific research?
To gain new knowledge, improve understanding of existing phenomena, or develop new tools, products, or processes.
Which of these is NOT a purpose of scientific research?
Which of these is NOT a purpose of scientific research?
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Basic research aims to solve immediate practical problems.
Basic research aims to solve immediate practical problems.
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Applied research focuses on gaining new knowledge.
Applied research focuses on gaining new knowledge.
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Which of these is NOT a step in the research process?
Which of these is NOT a step in the research process?
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Scientific texts ensure ______ by using references and citations.
Scientific texts ensure ______ by using references and citations.
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What is the most common structure of scientific texts?
What is the most common structure of scientific texts?
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What is the purpose of the abstract section in a scientific text?
What is the purpose of the abstract section in a scientific text?
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What is the purpose of the methods section in a scientific text?
What is the purpose of the methods section in a scientific text?
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What is the purpose of the discussion section in a scientific text?
What is the purpose of the discussion section in a scientific text?
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What is the purpose of the references section in a scientific text?
What is the purpose of the references section in a scientific text?
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What is the purpose of a scientific report?
What is the purpose of a scientific report?
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A good scientific report is subjective and biased.
A good scientific report is subjective and biased.
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A scientific report should be clear, concise, and objective.
A scientific report should be clear, concise, and objective.
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What should be used when writing a scientific report?
What should be used when writing a scientific report?
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It is not important to use visuals in a scientific report.
It is not important to use visuals in a scientific report.
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What is the purpose of a literature review?
What is the purpose of a literature review?
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Bibliographic research involves identifying, locating, and analysing existing information sources.
Bibliographic research involves identifying, locating, and analysing existing information sources.
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What is a primary source?
What is a primary source?
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What is a secondary source?
What is a secondary source?
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Which of these is NOT a useful research tool?
Which of these is NOT a useful research tool?
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What is the purpose of keywords in research?
What is the purpose of keywords in research?
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When choosing keywords for your research, it is not important to consider synonyms.
When choosing keywords for your research, it is not important to consider synonyms.
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Why is it important to evaluate research sources?
Why is it important to evaluate research sources?
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What are the key factors to consider when evaluating a source?
What are the key factors to consider when evaluating a source?
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What is the purpose of organizing a literature review by theme?
What is the purpose of organizing a literature review by theme?
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What is the purpose of identifying gaps in a literature review?
What is the purpose of identifying gaps in a literature review?
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Citations give credit to the original authors.
Citations give credit to the original authors.
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Citations help other researchers find the same information.
Citations help other researchers find the same information.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Communication and Expression
- Communication is the act of giving, receiving, or exchanging information, ideas, and opinions to ensure the message is understood by both parties.
- Communication takes different forms, including verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
- Verbal communication uses spoken words to convey messages.
- Non-verbal communication involves gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact.
- Written communication is the exchange of information through written language.
Scientific Research
- Scientific research is a systematic process for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to answer a question or solve a problem.
- The goal is to generate new knowledge, or improve existing phenomena, or create new tools, products, or processes.
Purpose of Scientific Research
- It helps in understanding the world better.
- It allows solving practical problems.
Types of Scientific Research
- Basic research aims to expand knowledge without a specific application in mind.
- Applied research focuses on solving specific, practical problems.
Research Methodology
- Major steps in scientific research include: selection of a research topic, defining a research problem, designing research, reviewing a literature, collecting data, analyzing data, interpreting results, reporting, and concluding.
Types of Scientific Literature
- Primary literature is authored by researchers and contains original research data including original articles, case reports, and technical notes.
- Secondary literature summarizes or reviews theories and results of original research, written by other researchers in their publications including review articles, books, textbooks, and manuals.
Writing
- Writing is the process of using symbols to communicate thoughts and ideas.
- It involves organizing words into meaningful sentences and paragraphs.
- Writing can take many forms, including creative writing, academic essays, business reports, and journalism.
- It's a tool for recording, sharing, and preserving knowledge.
Scientific Texts
- Scientific texts communicate research findings, theories, analyses, and scientific concepts.
- It presents information clearly, objectively, and precisely for informing, educating, or advancing specific knowledge in the field.
- Scientific texts use detailed structures, formal tones, specialized vocabulary, data, citations, and references.
Types of Scientific Texts
- Research articles report detailed studies of research findings including introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections.
- Review articles sum up or synthesize existing research on a specific topic.
- Conference papers present summaries of research findings at scientific conferences.
- Theses and dissertations are extensive documents that detail original research.
- Technical reports present research findings and technical information on specific projects conducted by government agencies or research institutions.
- Case studies focus on specific instances within a field, offering in-depth analysis and insights.
- Editorials and commentaries reflect authors' opinions on current issues, often discussing implications of recent research.
- Books and textbooks offer comprehensive overviews of broader topics, serving as educational resources for students and professionals in the field.
- Popular science articles explain scientific concepts to a general audience.
- Datasets and supplementary materials provide additional support for research findings such as raw data, statistical analysis, or other necessary materials.
Structure of a Scientific Text
- A scientific text typically follows a specific format to effectively communicate research findings.
- The structure is categorized into:
- Title
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
How to Read and Analyze a Scientific Text
- Preparation
- Pre-reading
- Detailed reading
- Identifying key components
- Evaluating the argument
- Critiquing the methodology
- Interpreting findings
- Considering implications
- Ethical considerations
- Summarizing key points
Significance of Analyzing Scientific Texts
- Students and scientists analyze scientific texts to gain a deeper understanding of research.
- It helps with knowledge building, developing critical thinking abilities, learning research methods, developing communication skills, updating knowledge on advances, and applying concepts to practical problems.
Ecological Terminology
- Ecological terminology describes interactions between organisms and their environment, including biotic and abiotic factors.
- Levels of organization include individual, population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere.
- Ecological interactions include predation, competition, mutualism, parasitism, and commensalism.
- Concepts include environmental factors, ecological niches, habitats, biodiversity, ecological succession, carrying capacity, and biogeochemical cycles (carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle).
Applications of Ecological Terminology
- Research and Modeling
- Conservation and Management
- Environmental Policy
- Education and Public Awareness
- Ecosystem Monitoring
Essential Ecological Terms
- Ecosystem: A system of interacting organisms and their environment in a specific area
- Biodiversity: Variety and variability of life forms within an ecosystem.
- Habitat: Physical environment where an organism lives.
- Niche: Organisms' role in the ecosystem including their interactions and needs.
- Population: Group of individuals of same species living in a geographic area.
- Community: Interacting group of populations of different species.
- Biotic and abiotic factors: Living and non-living components of an ecosystem.
- Symbiosis: Close interaction between two species. Types include mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
- Eutrophication: Enrichment of water bodies with nutrients causing algae growth and oxygen depletion.
- Succession: Gradual process of change in an ecosystem after a disturbance
- Carrying capacity: Maximum population an environment can support.
- Biodiversity: Variety of life in a habitat or ecosystem.
- Anthropogenic: Changes in the environment due to human activity, including climate change.
- Climate change: Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns.
Bibliographic Research
- Identifying, locating, and analyzing existing information sources on a specific topic to understand concepts and knowledge.
- Primary sources are original studies, while secondary ones summarize or discuss primary ones.
Research Tools and Resources
- Academic databases (e.g., Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect) and library catalogs.
Defining Research Topics and Keywords
- Clearly identifying the research topic and appropriate keywords related to the topic.
Evaluating Sources
- Assess the credibility of sources regarding their authorship, publication journal, accuracy, date of publication, and peer review.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of communication and scientific research. This quiz covers various forms of communication, including verbal, non-verbal, and written, as well as the purpose and types of scientific research. Test your understanding of how these two fields intersect.
