Research Skills and Ethics in Academia

Why is research considered an important skill for students?

• It is only useful for social studies classes.

• It helps in higher education and throughout life.

• It is mainly for becoming a YouTube superstar.

• It is not important if you don't plan to go to college.

What can happen if you use content from other creators without permission or credit?

• Your video will become more popular.

• You might receive a copyright strike.

• You will gain more subscribers quickly.

• It is generally accepted practice on the internet.

What is the main purpose of having good research skills when using other people's work?

• To make your work look more professional.

• To avoid having to create original content.

• To know the right thing to do and give proper credit.

• To impress your teachers with complex information.

What is the first step in properly conducting research for a paper?

• Immediately start writing the introduction.

• Choose a topic that is suitable for research.

• Copy information from various websites.

• Ask a friend for their research notes.

When choosing a research topic, what is important to consider?

• It should be very broad to cover many ideas.

• It must be something your teacher specifically assigns.

• It should be specific and to the point, and researchable.

• It should be a topic that no one has ever researched before.

After choosing a research topic, what is the next important step?

• Begin collecting as many sources as possible.

• Create a research question that can be answered in your paper.

• Start writing the conclusion of your paper.

• Find images and videos related to your topic.

Why is it important to develop a research question for your paper?

• It makes the paper longer and more impressive.

• It helps to give your research focus and direction.

• It allows you to avoid doing extensive research.

• It is only necessary for very complex topics.

When conducting research, what type of sources should you prioritize?

• Any source found on social media.

• Sources that are primary or secondary and from reputable places.

• Sources that are easy to copy and paste from.

• Only sources that completely agree with your initial ideas.

What is the main purpose of making research notes?

• To memorize all the information for a test.

• To help answer your research question and provide analysis.

• To show your teacher how much you have read.

• To avoid having to write a full paper later.

What is the final crucial step after writing your research paper?

• Submit it immediately to your teacher.

• Proofread it for grammatical errors and ask someone else to review it.

• Find more sources to add to the paper.

• Start working on your next research project.