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Moza is attending a conference in London to present her research. Which step of the research process is she involved in?
Moza is attending a conference in London to present her research. Which step of the research process is she involved in?
- Reporting the results (correct)
- Forming a hypothesis
- Finding an idea/problem
- Doing data analysis
Which of the following correctly describes a hypothesis?
Which of the following correctly describes a hypothesis?
- A scientific test done to find out if a particular idea is true.
- It is a research question generated by the researcher.
- It is a statement about the research outcome that is tested during the research. (correct)
- It is a theory that is widely accepted in the academic community.
How would you define the research process?
How would you define the research process?
- The researcher's written descriptions of the research project.
- The researcher's plan of the research project.
- Steps researchers follow while carrying out their research project. (correct)
- A data collection method of the research project.
Ahmad has already collected data with an online survey. What is the next step in the research process for him?
Ahmad has already collected data with an online survey. What is the next step in the research process for him?
Read the question: Which is the tallest building in the world? Why is this NOT a research question?
Read the question: Which is the tallest building in the world? Why is this NOT a research question?
Which of the following questions may be used as a research question in the 'Life under COVID 19' research topic?
Which of the following questions may be used as a research question in the 'Life under COVID 19' research topic?
Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?
Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?
Which of the following correctly describes the scientific method?
Which of the following correctly describes the scientific method?
Which of the following is a secondary research source?
Which of the following is a secondary research source?
Which is the most reliable source of secondary data?
Which is the most reliable source of secondary data?
Why is Wikipedia NOT a reliable source for academic research?
Why is Wikipedia NOT a reliable source for academic research?
Which of the following is an example of a scholarly source?
Which of the following is an example of a scholarly source?
Sources that are related to your research question are said to be:
Sources that are related to your research question are said to be:
Which of the following is best used when searching for articles in academic journals?
Which of the following is best used when searching for articles in academic journals?
Select the best search terms for researching the topic "Global Warming".
Select the best search terms for researching the topic "Global Warming".
When do you need to acknowledge sources of information in your project/research?
When do you need to acknowledge sources of information in your project/research?
Which of the following always requires a citation and a reference list entry in a project or an article?
Which of the following always requires a citation and a reference list entry in a project or an article?
Which of the following describes plagiarism?
Which of the following describes plagiarism?
What is the first step in the research process?
What is the first step in the research process?
Why are scholarly sources important in research?
Why are scholarly sources important in research?
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What is a hypothesis?
What is a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is a statement about the research outcome that is tested during the research.
Research Process Definition
Research Process Definition
The steps researchers follow while carrying out their research project.
Next Step After Data Collection
Next Step After Data Collection
The next step is analysing data.
Why 'tallest building' isn't research
Why 'tallest building' isn't research
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Identifying a Topic
Identifying a Topic
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The Scientific Method
The Scientific Method
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Secondary Research Source
Secondary Research Source
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Reliable Secondary Data Source
Reliable Secondary Data Source
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Why Wikipedia is Unreliable
Why Wikipedia is Unreliable
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Scholarly Source
Scholarly Source
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Related Research Sources
Related Research Sources
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Research Articles
Research Articles
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Best Search Term for 'Global Warming'
Best Search Term for 'Global Warming'
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Why Acknowledge Sources?
Why Acknowledge Sources?
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Citation Required?
Citation Required?
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Definition of plagiarism
Definition of plagiarism
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The first step in the research process.
The first step in the research process.
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Why scholarly sources are important
Why scholarly sources are important
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
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Source with Up-to-Date Information
Source with Up-to-Date Information
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Study Notes
Journal Article Evaluation
- Peer-reviewed journal articles are considered trustworthy.
- A source exhibiting current information is described as up-to-date.
Synonym Identification
- To discover words conveying similar meanings, a thesaurus is most helpful.
Research Topic Keywords
- When researching "Global Warming," select "Climate change" as the best search term.
Secondary Research
- When selecting a journal article for secondary research, the publication date should be considered.
Library Database vs. Google
- Library databases offer more reliable sources than Google.
Source Recency
- The source from which information is obtained should be current.
Reference List
- Sources in a reference list are organized alphabetically by the author's last name.
Paraphrasing
- When paraphrasing, the words, grammar, or order of ideas should be altered.
Selecting References
- Credible and relevant references should be selected when conducting secondary research.
Hypothesis in Research
- A hypothesis is a prediction about the answer to a research question.
Refining Search Terms
- "Working Out" constitutes a synonym for "exercise".
Wikipedia Reliability
- A primary reason why Wikipedia is not a reliable source for academic research is that its content can be edited by anyone.
Citation Style
- The APA (American Psychological Association) citation and reference style is accepted.
Boolean Operators
- The Boolean operator that provides the most specific results about Abu Dhabi is "Abu Dhabi NOT UAE."
Plagiarism
- An individual receives a zero mark for the course when found guilty of plagiarizing.
APA Style:
- For APA style, "References" is a formatted list of cited sources found at the end of an article or report.
UAE Newspaper
- A link to a UAE (United Arab Emirates) Newspaper is located at hps://www.khaleej mes.com.
Climate Change Effects
- To study the effect of climate change on agriculture, "Climate change AND agriculture" will provide the most specific results.
Literature Review
- The main purpose of writing a literature review in academic research is to summarize existing background research on a topic.
Most Reliable Sources
- Academic journal articles are the best source for academic material.
Describing Plagiarism
- Plagiarism involves copying information from a publication without citing the original source.
Citing Sources
- To avoid plagiarism, sources need to be cited.
Identifying Scholarly Sources
- Scholarly journals are examples of scholarly material.
Keywords and Boolean Operators
- When searching library databases, use keywords with Boolean operators.
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Description
This lesson covers evaluating sources for research, including the importance of peer-reviewed articles and current information. It explains how to identify synonyms, select effective research keywords, and understand the role of secondary research. The lesson also discusses the reliability of library databases versus Google and the correct way to organize a reference list.
