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What is the purpose of an argument synthesis in writing?
What is the purpose of an argument synthesis in writing?
- To present the writer's own point of view on the topic (correct)
- To help the reader understand the topic better
- To provide examples and illustrations of the topic
- To summarize the key points from various sources
Which citation style uses the author's surname and page number in the in-text citation?
Which citation style uses the author's surname and page number in the in-text citation?
- MLA (correct)
- Harvard
- Chicago
- APA
Which research method is used to investigate the relationship between two variables?
Which research method is used to investigate the relationship between two variables?
- Ethnography
- Causal-comparative research
- Experimental design
- Correlational research (correct)
Which sampling method ensures that each element in the population has an equal chance of being selected?
Which sampling method ensures that each element in the population has an equal chance of being selected?
What is the difference between the target population and the accessible population in research?
What is the difference between the target population and the accessible population in research?
Which type of synthesis is used to present the writer's own perspective on a topic?
Which type of synthesis is used to present the writer's own perspective on a topic?
What is the primary purpose of reviewing related literature?
What is the primary purpose of reviewing related literature?
Which of the following is NOT a step in selecting and writing the review of related literature?
Which of the following is NOT a step in selecting and writing the review of related literature?
What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?
What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?
Which technique is used to get a general overview of a text?
Which technique is used to get a general overview of a text?
What is the purpose of an in-text citation?
What is the purpose of an in-text citation?
Which citation style is mentioned in the text?
Which citation style is mentioned in the text?
Study Notes
Citing Sources
- Citing sources involves using techniques such as summarizing, paraphrasing, and synthesizing to integrate information from various sources into your work.
Techniques in Writing Synthesis
- Explanatory synthesis: helps readers understand the information by explaining and interpreting it
- Argument synthesis: presents a thesis and supporting reasons
Types of Research Designs
- Quantitative research:
- Experimental design: looks into cause-and-effect relationships
- Survey research: involves interviews and questionnaires
- Correlational research: examines relationships between two variables
- Qualitative research:
- Ethnography: targets participants' environments
- Narrative: describes a sequence of events
- Phenomenological: describes an event, activity, or phenomenon
- Case study: explains or records a process or way of doing something
Population and Sampling
- Population: the group of people participating in a study
- Target population: the actual population being studied
- Accessible population: a portion of the target population
- Sampling procedure: identifies part of the respondents
- Sampling methods:
- Random sampling: gives equal chance to each respondent
- Stratified sampling: divides elements into small subgroups
- Convenience sampling: selects based on availability
- Purposive sampling: selects based on intention
- Quota sampling: sets a pre-set standard for representative sampling
- Referral/Snowball sampling: involves unknown and rare participants
Review of Related Literature
- Compiles, evaluates, and synthesizes previous research on a topic
- Purposes:
- Improves understanding of the topic
- Updates readers on the current research
Primary and Secondary Sources
- Primary sources: original, first-hand information (e.g., original data, objects)
- Secondary sources: created later by someone who did not experience first-hand (e.g., articles, books)
Citation and Referencing
- Citation: a formal reference to a published or unpublished work
- Acknowledgment: expresses appreciation for recognition
- Reference or bibliography: a complete list of sources cited
- In-text citation: references within the main body of the text
- Patterns of citation:
- APA (American Psychological Association) style
- MLA style: uses surname, paragraph number (Jones, par. 14)
- Chicago style: uses name of author, date of publication
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Description
Learn about the process of reviewing major works, compiling, and evaluating the research of other scholars. Discover how to select primary and secondary sources, as well as related studies to enhance understanding on a specific topic.
