The Research Process 1

The video tutorial explains the research process, emphasizing the importance of gathering information, critical thinking, and presenting findings. It guides viewers on selecting and narrowing a research topic, formulating effective research questions, and provides an example using Oprah Winfrey. The tutorial concludes with a summary of key points.

What is the first step in the research process?

• Presenting information to an audience

• Coming up with an idea for a topic

• Formulating research questions

• Gathering information from sources

Which question should you ask yourself when selecting a research topic?

• Is the topic popular?

• Does the topic interest me?

• Is the topic controversial?

• Will the topic be easy to research?

Why is it important to narrow down your research topic?

• To make it more interesting

• To focus your research efforts

• To make it easier to write about

• To ensure it is a popular topic

What makes a research question too narrow?

• It can be answered with a simple yes or no

• It requires extensive research

• It is related to a broad topic

• It is based on personal opinion

Which keyword is NOT typically used to start a compelling research question?

• Who

• What

• When

• Why

What is an example of a compelling research question about Oprah Winfrey?

• Was Oprah Winfrey born in the United States?

• Is Oprah Winfrey a successful TV personality?

• What is Oprah Winfrey's favorite color?

• How did Oprah Winfrey become involved in the television industry?

Which of the following is a good strategy for creating research questions?

• Using keywords like 'compare' and 'describe'

• Focusing on questions that can be answered with yes or no

• Choosing questions that are very broad

• Avoiding questions that require critical thinking