Research Effectively PDF
Document Details
Uploaded by PersonalizedSine4958
Tags
Related
Summary
This document provides strategies for researching effectively. It covers topics such as identifying different source types, detecting bias, evaluating currency, determining relevance, identifying purpose and intended audience, and drawing conclusions from source evaluation. The document is suitable for undergraduate-level research.
Full Transcript
RESEARCH EFFECTIVELY 8 STRATEGIES YOU NEED TO KNOW STRATEGIES EMPLOY FACT- 3 IDENTIFY CHECKING 1 DIFFERENT SOURCE TYPES TECHNIQUES EVALUATE 2 DETECT B...
RESEARCH EFFECTIVELY 8 STRATEGIES YOU NEED TO KNOW STRATEGIES EMPLOY FACT- 3 IDENTIFY CHECKING 1 DIFFERENT SOURCE TYPES TECHNIQUES EVALUATE 2 DETECT BIAS 4 CURRENCY STRATEGIES 5 DETERMINE RELEVANCE DRAW IDENTIFY THE 7 CONCLUSIONS FROM SOURCE 6 PURPOSE AND INTENDED EVALUATION AUDIENCE identify... DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOURCES IDENTIFY THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOURCES Gather a mix of scholarly articles, books, and reputable websites for your research. Distinguish among primary, secondary, and tertiary sources. Understand the importance of peer-reviewed sources in academic research. Be aware of preprint servers and their limitations in the research process. IDENTIFY THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOURCES DETECT BIAS Recognize political, commercial, and ideological bias. Look for bias indicators such as language, tone, and omission of facts. Note any strong opinions or emotional appeals. Be aware of confirmation bias in yourself and sources. TYPE OF BIAS DEFINITION INDICATORS Use of partisan language Political Bias Favoring a particular Selective reporting of political position facts Emphasis on certain political figures or parties Commercial Prioritizing content Sensationalized headlines Bias for revenue Clickbait content Excessive advertising Use of loaded language. Ideological Shaping content to Omission of opposing Bias satisfy an agenda viewpoints Appeals to emotion rather than facts EMPLOY FACT-CHECKING TECHNIQUES Cross-reference information with credible sources. Verify data and statistics. Consider currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose to evaluate sources. Identify the original source of information when possible. EVALUATE CURRENCY Check publication dates to ensure the information is current. Consider how your citations contribute to the broader academic conversation in your field. Consider field-specific currency requirements (e.g., rapidly evolving fields vs. historical studies). Understand the concept of “evergreen” content and when it’s applicable. Consider whether more recent sources might provide updated information or perspectives. determine... RELEVANCE Assess whether the source directly addresses your research question. Evaluate how well the source’s content aligns with your specific research needs. Consider the depth and breadth of coverage the source provides on your topic. Examine the source’s perspective and how it contributes to your research argument. Assess the credibility and expertise of the author or publisher in relation to your field of study. How to identify... PURPOSE & INTENDED AUDIENCE Determine the purpose (inform, persuade, or entertain) of each key source and its target audience. Consider how these factors influence the content. Identify potential conflicts of interest in the author or publisher. DRAW CONCLUSIONS FROM SOURCE EVALUATION Synthesize your findings to make informed decisions about using each source. Use triangulation (multiple sources) to verify important information. Learn to weigh conflicting information from different credible sources. STRATEGIES EMPLOY FACT- 3 IDENTIFY CHECKING 1 DIFFERENT SOURCE TYPES TECHNIQUES EVALUATE 2 DETECT BIAS 4 CURRENCY STRATEGIES 5 DETERMINE RELEVANCE DRAW IDENTIFY THE 7 CONCLUSIONS FROM SOURCE 6 PURPOSE AND INTENDED EVALUATION AUDIENCE ANY QUESTIONS?
