Research (1)

What is research?

• systematic observations to reach conclusions

• a very long story

How can we describe research?

• It is linear.

  (----->)

• It is spiral.

What is your role as a researcher?

• to gather data and use it to answer a clear and specific question

• To collect random information and write a long report

What is the role of your research mentor (Mrs Rana) ?

• to write and summarize and edit

• to guide, listen, and give feedback

What is a research proposal?

• It is a promise to do.

• It is a description of what has been done.

What is a literature review?

• A literature review is a summary of previous reports on the same topic.

• A literature review shows how exiting research is linked and highlights what is missing.

What should a research question look like?

• clear and focused

• complicated and confusing

Who benefits from the research experience the mentor or the student?

• It is a traditional teacher- student relationship.

  The student learns what the mentor assigns.

• It is a reciprocal relationship. Both sides benefit and bring new information to share.