18 Questions
What is a key factor in evaluating the quality of a journal according to Hasan Balfaqih?
Journal Citations Report
What is a drawback of attending conferences, as mentioned by Hasan Balfaqih?
Expensive conference fees
According to Hasan Balfaqih, what is essential for conducting a thorough search?
Using keywords effectively
What is a caution provided by Hasan Balfaqih when using an electronic database?
Using others' full-text without citations
What sources provide the most up-to-date information, according to the text?
Professional meetings and conferences
What should be included in one's writing according to Hasan Balfaqih?
Information from others' works with citations
What is one factor that may lead to research results being suspect?
Inconsistency with previous knowledge
What is a common requirement in many journals regarding the publication of findings?
Insisting on reporting a series of experiments
What step may a journal editor take to ensure variety in research topics?
Implementing editorial policy decisions
What is the purpose of the peer review process in scholarly journals?
Ensuring experts review and evaluate submissions
Why might anomalous findings face challenges in getting published in mainstream journals?
They are viewed with suspicion
How do research results aligning with existing theory affect their publication?
They are considered suspect
What is the main difference between papers submitted to a refereed journal and a nonrefereed journal?
Refereed papers undergo review by two or more reviewers, while nonrefereed papers do not.
Why should one prefer referred sources over nonrefereed sources when conducting research?
Referred sources undergo a review process, ensuring higher quality and credibility.
What type of information is provided by scholarly journals?
Current research and theoretical views.
How should books that provide summaries be treated in the context of research?
Used with caution as secondary sources because summaries may not be complete or up to date.
What is the main risk associated with using secondary sources for research?
Information from secondary sources may not be accurate or up to date.
What is the primary purpose of reviewing literature when conducting research?
To prevent needless duplication of effort and generate ideas about research design.
Learn about the different sources of research information, such as journal citations report and conferences. Explore how researchers share their findings at conventions and meetings through paper and poster sessions.
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