Research Process 8

Which research question is better?

• Does owning a pet improve quality of life for older people?

• In what ways does owning a pet improve quality of life for older people?

Imagine you are researching Barbara Jordan's achievements as a Texas state senator. Which of the following choices would be the BEST phrase to type into a search engine to get the most focused results?

• important senators from Texas

• Texas senator Barbara Jordan

• Senator Barbara Jordan's speeches

• famous African American senators

Imagine you are conducting research based on the topic of this passage (click the image to read). Which research question would provide the most information about what age is best to begin learning a new language?

• How many new languages should a child be expected to learn?

• When is it appropriate to give a grade for learning a new language?

• Do teachers need special training to teach a new language to young students?

• When is your brain most receptive to a new language?

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

Credible sources are written by the following authors:

• Scientists

• Researchers

• Professors

• Professionals in their field of study

• Individuals passionate about a subject

Choose the one that is NOT a reliable source.

• Newspaper

• Book

• Organization website

• Customer review

CHOOSE THE CORRECT RESPONSE:

What two domains are the most reliable and credible?

• .net and .org

• .com and .edu

• .gov and .net

• .edu and .gov

Which would be the most reliable source to use for a research paper about how to safely travel with pets in the summer?

• an autobiography about a man and his cross-country travels with his dog

• a website listing the top ten safest pets to own if you have children

• a blog written by a dog trainer about how to stay safe around animals

• an article written by a veterinarian titled "Health and Safety Tips for your Pet"

Imagine you are conducting research on becoming a professional poet. Which choice below would be the most reliable source for finding relevant information?

• a video clip of a professional poet reading some of their best poems

• a brochure from a publishing company listing ten tips to becoming a professional poet

• a novel about the struggles of a young poet who wants to write professionally

• a blog written by an acquaintance who is trying to become a professional poet

Imagine you are conducting research on the industrial uses for diamonds. Select the TWO sources below that would be the most credible.

• a website with multiple links to buy inexpensive industrial diamonds

• a website about industrial diamonds with multiple sources that are cited near the bottom of the page

• a journal article about industrial diamonds that was written by an author who has published several articles on the topic

• a flyer from a local shop that will buy and sell industrial diamonds 

• a website titled "Industrial Diamonds" with only one misspelling

Which of the following is NOT included in a citation for a book?

• Author

• Call Number

• Publisher

• Title