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Moza is presenting her research at a conference in London. What stage of the research process does this activity represent?
Moza is presenting her research at a conference in London. What stage of the research process does this activity represent?
- Reporting results and disseminating findings (correct)
- Formulating a hypothesis to guide the research
- Identifying a research question or problem
- Analyzing collected data to derive insights
Which statement provides the most accurate description of a hypothesis in research?
Which statement provides the most accurate description of a hypothesis in research?
- It is a theory widely accepted within the academic community.
- It is a research question that guides the data collection process.
- It is a statement about the research outcome that is tested during the research. (correct)
- It is a scientific experiment designed to validate a particular idea.
How should the 'research process' be defined within the context of academic inquiry?
How should the 'research process' be defined within the context of academic inquiry?
- As a method for collecting data in a research project
- As the written descriptions of the research project
- As a detailed plan created by the researcher for a project
- As the series of steps researchers follow while carrying out their research project (correct)
Ahmad has collected data through an online survey. Considering the scientific method, what is the MOST logical next step?
Ahmad has collected data through an online survey. Considering the scientific method, what is the MOST logical next step?
Why is the question 'Which is the tallest building in the world?' NOT suitable as a research question?
Why is the question 'Which is the tallest building in the world?' NOT suitable as a research question?
Within the broad topic of 'Life under COVID-19', which research question is appropriately framed for empirical investigation?
Within the broad topic of 'Life under COVID-19', which research question is appropriately framed for empirical investigation?
What is typically the initial step when beginning the research process?
What is typically the initial step when beginning the research process?
Which statement accurately describes the scientific method?
Which statement accurately describes the scientific method?
Which of the following sources is generally considered a secondary research source?
Which of the following sources is generally considered a secondary research source?
When seeking secondary data, which source is generally the MOST reliable?
When seeking secondary data, which source is generally the MOST reliable?
What is the primary reason Wikipedia is NOT considered a reliable source for academic research?
What is the primary reason Wikipedia is NOT considered a reliable source for academic research?
Which source is regarded a scholarly source?
Which source is regarded a scholarly source?
In the context of research, what are sources that directly address and connect with your research question considered?
In the context of research, what are sources that directly address and connect with your research question considered?
Which search engine is considered the most reliable for locating articles in academic journal?
Which search engine is considered the most reliable for locating articles in academic journal?
When researching 'Global Warming', which search terms would likely yield the most relevant results?
When researching 'Global Warming', which search terms would likely yield the most relevant results?
In academic writing, under which circumstance must you give credit to the original author/source?
In academic writing, under which circumstance must you give credit to the original author/source?
Which of the following actions always requires a citation and a reference list entry?
Which of the following actions always requires a citation and a reference list entry?
What constitutes plagiarism?
What constitutes plagiarism?
What is always the first step in the research process?
What is always the first step in the research process?
Why are scholarly sources important in research?
Why are scholarly sources important in research?
Flashcards
Research Process
Research Process
The steps researchers follow while carrying out their research project.
Scientific Method
Scientific Method
A systematic process used to answer research questions or test a hypothesis.
Hypothesis
Hypothesis
A statement about the research outcome that is tested during the research.
Reporting Results
Reporting Results
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Blog
Blog
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Scholarly Sources
Scholarly Sources
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Plagiarism
Plagiarism
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Boolean Operators
Boolean Operators
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Cite Sources
Cite Sources
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Paraphrase
Paraphrase
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References list
References list
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Thesaurus
Thesaurus
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Peer-reviewed Journals
Peer-reviewed Journals
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Climate Change
Climate Change
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Academic Journals
Academic Journals
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APA
APA
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To avoid plagiarism
To avoid plagiarism
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Study Notes
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
- They are considered trustworthy.
Up-to-Date Information
- Current sources are the best option for this.
Synonyms
- A thesaurus can help you find words with similar meanings.
Research Topic: "Global Warming"
- The best search terms include "climate change."
Secondary Research: Choosing a Journal Article
- Consider the article's publication date, length, number of authors, and word count.
Library Databases vs. Google
- Library databases provide more reliable sources.
Organizing Sources in APA Reference List
- Alphabetize by the author's last name.
Paraphrasing Information
- Change the words, grammar, or order of ideas of the original text.
Selecting References for Secondary Research
- Select credible and relevant references
Hypothesis in Research
- It is a prediction about the answer to a research question
Database Searches
- Use keywords with Boolean operators
Websites
- Scholarly sources are the best option
www.purdue.eduis an academically reliable website.
Refining a Search on Exercise
- Use synonyms such as "working out" to refine your search.
Wikipedia
- Content can be edited by anyone
Citations and Reference Styles in HCT
- APA (American Psychological Association) style is accepted.
Boolean Operators for Specific Results
- "AND" specifies the most specific results about Abu Dhabi.
Plagiarism Consequence
- A student at HCT will receive a zero mark on the course for plagiarizing.
APA Style: Formatted List
- Known as "References".
UAE Newspaper Links
https://www.khaleejtimes.comis a link to a UAE newspaper.
Studying Climate Change
- "Climate change AND agriculture" will provide more specific results.
Literature Review
- This summarizes existing background research on a topic.
Most Reliable Sources
- Academic journal articles are the most reliable
Plagiarism
- Copying text from a publication without citing the original source is plagiarism.
Citing Sources
- To avoid plagiarism
Hypothesis
- A statement that can be accepted or rejected on research findings.
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Learn effective research strategies, including using peer-reviewed articles and current sources. Discover how to choose relevant journal articles and use tools like thesauruses. Understand the importance of organizing sources and paraphrasing information correctly.
