How to Do Research

A "search strategy" is best defined as...

• Not picking the top sites from a Google search and only using the key words from your research question

• Using Google to find the answer to your question by typing in your question

• The process by which a research question is divided into key words with synonyms to be entered into a database or search engine

Which of the following is NOT involved in research?

• Using multiple resources

• Searching for sources to confirm what you think about the topic

• Thinking critically about the information you find

• Trying different keywords

Research is iterative, which means...

• It is a a linear process (go directly from point a to point b)

• You have to use a lot of sources from a lot of databases

• It requires you to start with an answer in mind

• It is not linear but more like a cycle (circle) of inquiry and discovery

Research means you are using multiple sources to put together information and find...(check all that apply)

• Patterns

• Connections

• Facts

• Correlations

A ______________ refers to  acquiring information for your report from a book, newspaper article, website, etc.

• Source

• Plagiarism

• MLA Style

• Table of Contents

The purpose of research is to...

• Give examples of different topics

• Explain different ideas

• Persuade the reader

• Gain information with the intention of teaching others about a specific topic

What is the primary purpose of conducting research?

• To gather information and analyze it to gain new insights

• To copy information from various sources

• To write a report without any analysis

• To memorize facts

Which of the following is a key component of a research paper?

• Anecdotal evidence

• Personal opinions

• Citations and references

• Unverified sources

What does a thesis statement in a research paper do?

• Summarizes the entire paper

• Presents the main argument or claim

• Lists all the sources used

• Provides a detailed conclusion

Which of the following is NOT a reliable source for academic research?

• Peer-reviewed journal

• Wikipedia

• Government publication

• Academic book