Introduction to Global Perspectives

It is a systematic way of finding answers to a problem. It involves the collection, organization, and analysis of information to increase understanding of a topic or issue.

• Citation

• Research

• Paraphrasing

• None of the above

Fill in the blank: Global Perspectives is a programme that aims to develop ________ for life-long learning.

• talents

• knowledge

• skills

• education

These are materials where you get information to conduct a research study.

• sources

• books

• the web

• documents

The two types of source are: ___________ and ____________ sources

A textbook or a coursebook is an example of a ____________ source.

This is an aspect of Global Perspectives that pertains to the world as a whole, either looked at overall or compared its diversity.

• Local

• Personal

• Economics

• Global

A ________________ is a particular way of viewing things that depends on one’s experience and personality.

__________________ is presenting ideas and information in your own words and acknowledging where they come from.

It is considered a form of intellectual theft and fraud. It involves using someone else's words or ideas and passing them off as your own by not providing credit, either deliberately or accidentally.

• Plagiarism

• Vandalism

• Libel

• None of the above

These are words that have the same meaning, which can be used when we paraphrase.

• Homonyms

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Idioms