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The document outlines the importance of research as a systematic process for answering questions and providing credible evidence to persuade or inform an audience. It details various sources of credible evidence, types of research, and emphasizes the necessity of critical thinking when evaluating information. Additionally, it categorizes research into eight types, including qualitative, quantitative, analytical, and others, each serving different purposes in the research process.

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Week_10_Lesson_1_Research_Skills

The document outlines the importance of research as a systematic process for answering questions and providing credible evidence to persuade or inform an audience. It details various sources of credible evidence, types of research, and emphasizes the necessity of critical thinking when evaluating information. Additionally, it categorizes research into eight types, including qualitative, quantitative, analytical, and others, each serving different purposes in the research process.

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Research

Skills

Prepared by Vidhyah Nelson


by Vidhyah Nelson

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So what is research?
It helps us answer our most burning questions which
assist us in the process of reaching solutions

It’s a highly systematic process that involves

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searching,
finding,
collecting,
categorizing,
deconstructing,
analyzing
& evaluating
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information that is relevant to the issue at hand


WHY DO WE NEED TO RESEARCH?
So that we have evidence to persuade or inform an audience/ reader
about a particular point.

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We want to convince the audience/ reader
that the point we are making is right

BUT

It must be CREDIBLE EVIDENCE 3


WHERE DO WE GET EVIDENCE FROM?
• journals
• books
• magazines
• the Internet
• Experts
• Other sources
WHAT IS CREDIBLE PROOF THAT CAN BE
EVIDENCE? TRUSTED OR BELIEVED/
RELIABLE

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What sources can be considered credible?
• materials published within last 10 years- importance of recency
• research articles written by respected and well-known authors
• websites registered by government and educational institutions
(.gov, .edu, .ac)
• academic databases (i.e. Academic Search Premier or JSTOR)
• materials from Google Scholar.
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So what is not credible evidence?
Should be avoided
• out-of-date materials (published over 10 years ago);
• posts from social networks (i.e. FB, IG, Snapchat,
Twitter);
• blogs;
• research articles/ essays without citations;

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• websites ending in .com, .org, .net etc.

Wikipedia can never be considered as


a reliable source of information since it
can be edited by anyone
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So what is not credible evidence?
Evidence that is unreliable
ASK YOURSELF

Can I trust this?


The writer says this. Why?
The expert says this. Why?

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Do not simply accept something for face value
Do some critical thinking

Which is why your research for an assignment


or a paper has to cover some breadth and 6
depth before you make a conclusion in your
essay/ assignment
ASK YOURSELF
Does the writer have vested interest in saying/
writing about this?
If the answer is YES, then the evidence is not
credible

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https://www.streetdirectory.com/etoday/is-vested-interest-in-selling-
pharmaceutical-drugs-having-an-adverse-affect-on-your-health-
uowlau.html

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/informed-health-
consumer/0/steps/7683

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Vested interest= a strong personal interest in something because you
could get an advantage from it
When you research...

Apply Critical Thinking

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Do not merely accept someone else’s
opinion
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What are the different types of
research? (1 of 8)

1. Qualitative

This type of research is exploratory research and its aim is to


obtain a better understanding of reasons for things.
Qualitative research helps form an idea without any specific
fixed pattern. Some examples include face-to-face interviews
or group discussions.
What are the different types of
research? (2 of 8)

2. Quantitative

Quantitative research is based on numbers and statistics. This


type of research uses data to prove facts, and is generally
taken from a large group of people.
What are the different types of
research? (3 of 8)

3. Analytical

Analytical research has to always be done from a neutral point


of view, and the researcher is intended to break down all
perspectives. This type of research involves collecting
information from a wide variety of sources.
What are the different types of
research? (4 of 8)

4. Persuasive

Persuasive research describes an issue from two different


perspectives, going through both the pros and cons of both,
and then aims to prove their preference towards one side by
exploring a variety of logical facts.
What are the different types of
research? (5 of 8)

5. Cause And Effect

In this type of research, the cause and effects are first


presented, and then a conclusion is made. Cause and effect
research is for those who are new in the field of research and
is mostly conducted by high school or college students.
What are the different types of
research? (6 of 8)

6. Experimental Research

Experimental research involves very specific steps that must


be followed, starting by conducting an experiment. It is then
followed by sharing an experience and providing data about
it. This research is concluded with data in a highly detailed
manner.
What are the different types of
research? (7 of 8)

7. Survey Research

Survey research includes conducting a survey by asking


participants specific questions, and then analyzing those
findings. From that, researchers can then draw a conclusion.
What are the different types of
research? (8 of 8)

8. Problem-Solution Research

Both students and scholars alike carry out this type of


research, and it involves solving problems by analysing the
situation and finding the perfect solution to it.

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