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Lesson 2: Planning Research

Lesson 2: Planning Research. Topics Results of Good Research Planning Elements of a Research Plan. Planning Research. Effective research planning will lead to: Finding enough information Finding varied sources Finding quality information. Finding Enough Information.

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Lesson 2: Planning Research

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  1. Lesson 2: Planning Research Topics Results of Good Research Planning Elements of a Research Plan

  2. Planning Research Effective research planning will lead to: • Finding enough information • Finding varied sources • Finding quality information

  3. Finding Enough Information Finding enough information depends upon maximizing your coverage of quality sources. • Internet Research • Library Research • Living Sources

  4. Varying Sources Varying sources means not only using different sources but using different kinds of sources. • Are your sources primary or secondary sources? • Are they objective or subjective? • Are they stable or unstable?

  5. Primary vs. Secondary Sources Primary sources tend to be more accurate and authoritative. • A Primary Source represents the original words of a writer • A Secondary Source analyzes somebody else’s work

  6. Objective vs. Subjective Sources • Examples of objective sources • Experiments • Survey Results • Carefully Designed Studies • Examples of subjective sources • Blogs • Op-ed Essays • Government Propaganda

  7. Stable vs. Unstable Sources If a source is from the web, determine how stable it is • How long has it been around? • Is the site routinely updated? • Are print versions available? • Is the site associated with a reputable organization?

  8. Finding Varied Sources Review your source list as you research: • If your sources all come from web research… • ...focus on adding library resources. • If your topic lends itself to living sources… • …consider conducting interviews or surveys.

  9. Finding Quality Sources • Determining if your sources are authoritative: • Have your sources been peer reviewed? • Are your sources current? Check publication dates. • Have the authors of your sources been cited in other academic papers?

  10. Evaluating Books • When evaluating books, consider: • Who is the audience? The general public or more knowledgeable readers? • Is the author considered an expert? • Is there a carefully documented bibliography? • How have critics reacted to the book?

  11. Evaluating Online Sources • When evaluating online sources, • Always keep your purpose in mind • Favor government and educational sites over commercial sites • Favor documents with authors • Favor recently update sites • Favor sites that document their claims

  12. Authoritative Sources Authoritative sources can come from: • Journals • Such as The American Psychiatric Association, Architectural Digest and Journal of Science. • Professional websites • Such as National Council of Teachers of Math, American Library Association, and the Journeyman Plumber. • Books written by experts in the field • Organizations • Such as the American Wildlife Federation also qualify. • Librarians can help you locate authoritative sources.

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