Smart Research Strategies and Concepts

The video introduces a mini-series on effective research, highlighting the common struggles students face with research. It emphasizes the concept of 'smart research,' which involves being strategic and selective. The video provides tips on setting research goals, focusing on one goal at a time, and efficiently selecting sources to avoid information overload. The aim is to help students become smart spenders of their brain currency, making the research process less taxing and more productive.

What is considered the 'evil twin' of academic writing?

• Proofreading

• Editing

• Researching

• Citing

How does the video describe the traditional research process?

• Creative and innovative

• Simple and straightforward

• Time-consuming and energy-draining

• Efficient and quick

What does 'smart research' emphasize according to the video?

• Writing without a plan

• Reading every available source

• Collecting as much information as possible

• Being selective with information

What is a key strategy in 'smart research'?

• Reading every available source

• Being selective and strategic

• Avoiding online resources

• Writing without research

What is the first tip for effective research mentioned in the video?

• Read every article thoroughly

• Set specific research goals

• Use multiple search engines

• Write a draft first

Why is it important to focus on one research goal at a time?

• It helps in completing objectives faster

• It increases the amount of information gathered

• It allows for multitasking

• It makes the research more complex

How can setting goals help in the research process?

• By providing direction and focus

• By reducing the need for planning

• By increasing the number of sources

• By making the process more random

What is the 'sunk cost fallacy' as described in the video?

• The belief that more research leads to better results

• The tendency to continue with a task due to invested time and effort

• The idea that all sources are equally valuable

• The assumption that research is always time-consuming

What should you do if an article takes an irrelevant turn?

• Rewrite the article

• Continue reading to the end

• Move on to the next source

• Summarize the irrelevant parts

What is the main purpose of the video series?

• To teach academic writing

• To simplify the research process

• To discuss citation styles

• To explore different writing genres