Conducting Research

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What are secondary sources?

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Secondary sources describe, interpret, or synthesize primary sources. Examples include articles, journals, and books.

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What is the first step in conducting research?

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The first step in research is asking a guiding question.

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What is the second step in conducting research?

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The second step in research is creating a thesis, or topic sentence to answer the guiding question.

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What is the fourth step in conducting research?

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The fourth step in research is using sources to help answer the guiding question.

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What are primary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials or evidence created during the time under study, such as diaries, interviews, and original research.

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What are tertiary sources?

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Tertiary sources compile and summarize information from primary and secondary sources, such as encyclopedias and textbooks.

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What is a guiding question in research?

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A guiding question is a clear, focused question that directs the research process and helps to define the scope of the study.

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Why is it important to cite sources in research?

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Citing sources is important to give credit to original authors, avoid plagiarism, and provide readers with a path to verify information.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of a research paper and guides the direction of the research.

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What is the role of literature review in research?

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A literature review surveys existing research on a topic to identify gaps, trends, and the current state of knowledge.