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What is an advantage of using outline notes?
What is an advantage of using outline notes?
Using diagrams is considered good for memorizing information.
Using diagrams is considered good for memorizing information.
True
What is a disadvantage of audio recording notes?
What is a disadvantage of audio recording notes?
Time consuming to listen to
The symbol '>' is used to indicate __________.
The symbol '>' is used to indicate __________.
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Match the following note-taking methods with their respective disadvantages:
Match the following note-taking methods with their respective disadvantages:
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What is the recommended scanning speed for effective reading?
What is the recommended scanning speed for effective reading?
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The blurb of a book provides a detailed alphabetical listing of topics.
The blurb of a book provides a detailed alphabetical listing of topics.
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What purpose does the index serve in a book?
What purpose does the index serve in a book?
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___ reading is typically aimed at analyzing the text and studying it line by line.
___ reading is typically aimed at analyzing the text and studying it line by line.
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Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a resource for gathering information?
Which of the following is NOT a resource for gathering information?
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A thesaurus can be helpful in narrowing down search terms.
A thesaurus can be helpful in narrowing down search terms.
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What do Boolean operators do in search queries?
What do Boolean operators do in search queries?
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Using the wildcard character '', typing 'educat' may retrieve results including '', '', and '____'.
Using the wildcard character '', typing 'educat' may retrieve results including '', '', and '____'.
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Match the research tools with their definitions:
Match the research tools with their definitions:
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What purpose does a bibliography serve in research?
What purpose does a bibliography serve in research?
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Truncation can help expand search results.
Truncation can help expand search results.
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Name one advantage of using academic journals.
Name one advantage of using academic journals.
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What is the maximum word count for the abstract section of a research paper?
What is the maximum word count for the abstract section of a research paper?
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The literature review section should consist of previous studies and their strengths.
The literature review section should consist of previous studies and their strengths.
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What is one type of text structure that involves establishing a problem and offering a solution?
What is one type of text structure that involves establishing a problem and offering a solution?
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To avoid plagiarism, one must ______ and acknowledge the original author.
To avoid plagiarism, one must ______ and acknowledge the original author.
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Match the types of text structures with their definitions:
Match the types of text structures with their definitions:
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In APA style, how should a direct quotation of 40 words or more be formatted?
In APA style, how should a direct quotation of 40 words or more be formatted?
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A direct quotation can be used without acknowledging the author if it is paraphrased.
A direct quotation can be used without acknowledging the author if it is paraphrased.
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What is the purpose of writing keywords in a research paper?
What is the purpose of writing keywords in a research paper?
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What is the correct format for an MLA in-text citation when the author's name is mentioned in the sentence?
What is the correct format for an MLA in-text citation when the author's name is mentioned in the sentence?
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In MLA format, all citations in the Reference list should be arranged chronologically by the date of publication.
In MLA format, all citations in the Reference list should be arranged chronologically by the date of publication.
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What formatting style is used for larger works in MLA citations?
What formatting style is used for larger works in MLA citations?
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An MLA book citation should include the author's last name, first name, title of the book, place of publication, publisher, year of publication, and __________.
An MLA book citation should include the author's last name, first name, title of the book, place of publication, publisher, year of publication, and __________.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which citation format uses initials for authors only when they have the same last name?
Which citation format uses initials for authors only when they have the same last name?
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It is acceptable to use a shortened title in quotes when there is no author in MLA citations.
It is acceptable to use a shortened title in quotes when there is no author in MLA citations.
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What is one key structural cue to look for while skimming a text?
What is one key structural cue to look for while skimming a text?
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How should a book with two authors be cited in-text?
How should a book with two authors be cited in-text?
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An article with three authors should be cited with 'et al.' in the first citation.
An article with three authors should be cited with 'et al.' in the first citation.
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What should you do if a webpage has no author listed?
What should you do if a webpage has no author listed?
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The format for an edited book citation is Editor, A.A.(Ed.).(Year).Book title: Subtitle.Publisher, example: Smith, J.D.(Ed.).(2022).A collection of essays: A thematic anthology. __________.
The format for an edited book citation is Editor, A.A.(Ed.).(Year).Book title: Subtitle.Publisher, example: Smith, J.D.(Ed.).(2022).A collection of essays: A thematic anthology. __________.
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Match the following sources with their correct citation format:
Match the following sources with their correct citation format:
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Which of the following is the correct in-text citation for a website with no date?
Which of the following is the correct in-text citation for a website with no date?
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In APA style, the first citation of a source with four authors should list all the authors' last names.
In APA style, the first citation of a source with four authors should list all the authors' last names.
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What is the example format for citing a chapter in a book?
What is the example format for citing a chapter in a book?
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Study Notes
Research Skills Revision
- Sources of information include tutors, course textbooks, bibliographies, periodical indexes, and databases.
- Periodical indexes help locate articles in magazines, journals, newspapers, and other periodicals.
- Keywords can be used for research, and variations like truncation broaden searches by allowing different forms of a word.
- Truncation uses wildcard characters (e.g., *, ?) to expand search results.
- A thesaurus lists words with similar meanings; helping refine research
- Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) narrow and broaden searches.
- AND narrows the search to sources with both terms present.
- OR broadens the search to include sources with either term.
- NOT excludes specified terms from the search.
- Academic journals, indexed sources and abstracts are valuable resources for academic research.
Research Paper Layout
- Title
- Aims
- Methods
- Keywords (around 6)
- Abstract (250 words maximum)
- Findings
- Introduction: problem structure & importance of study
- Literature Review: theoretical framework, existing research, gaps
- Methodology: sample, data collection, data analysis
- Results: statistical analysis, informed consent aspects
- Discussion: interpretations and analysis of findings
- Conclusion
- References
Types of Text Structures
- Definitions and descriptions: provide mental images.
- Sequence and order: chronological order.
- Cause and effect: causal relationship.
- Compare and contrast: differences and similarities.
- Problem and solution: set up a problem, propose a solution.
Plagiarism and Quoting
- Summarising (paraphrasing) is using one's own words.
- Direct words (quoted text) need "quotation marks" (“...”).
- Quoting longer than 40 words requires indentation and ½-inch margins.
- For direct quotations, use paragraph numbers if page numbers aren’t available.
APA In-text Citations
- Books: (Author's Last Name, Year)
- Two authors: (Author 1's Last Name & Author 2's Last Name, Year)
- Edited Books: (Editor's Last Name, Year)
- Websites: (Organization/Author's Last Name, Year)
- Article: (Author's Last Name, Year).
APA Format Full Citation
- Books: Author, A. A. (Year). Book Title: Subtitle. Publisher.
- Edited Books: Editor, A. A. (Ed.). (Year). Book Title: Subtitle. Publisher.
- Websites: Author, A. A. (Date). Title of webpage. Website name, URL
- Articles: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Journal name, volume number (issue number), page numbers. DOI
- Chapter in a Book: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the chapter. In Editor, A. A. (Ed.), Book Title: Subtitle (pp. page numbers). Publisher.
- Conferences: Presenter, A. A. (Year, Month).Title of presentation. Paper presented at the Name of Conference, Location of Conference.
Reading Strategies
- Skimming: reviewing text quickly for general idea.
- Scanning: locating a specific fact.
- Careful reading: understanding text deeply.
- Reading quickly:
- Reading actively: connecting ideas, summarizing, asking questions.
Note-Taking
- Writing down every word: detailed but time-consuming.
- Outline notes: organised but requires personal judgment of important concepts.
- Diagrams: visual representation of complex information.
- Highlighting/underlining: helps recall important details.
- Computer scanning: digitally records notes & is adaptable.
- Photocopying: creates exact copies of materials.
- Margin notes: concise, connected ideas while reading.
- Audio recording: captures everything
- Advantage, disadvantage of each note taking technique.
Note Taking Techniques
- Source details: author, title, date, key ideas to include in notes.
- Linear outline: structure notes based on main and sub-points.
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Test your understanding of essential research skills necessary for academic success. This quiz covers sources of information, the use of periodical indexes, truncation in searches, and the application of Boolean operators. Sharpen your ability to effectively locate and use academic resources.
