Research Strategies and Common Mistakes

The video tutorial teaches how to use research questions to guide research across multiple texts. It emphasizes avoiding the mistake of skimming for answers, which can lead to missing important information. The tutorial demonstrates using a t-chart to organize questions and new information, and encourages reviewing and generating new questions to deepen research. The process involves reading with questions in mind, pausing to note important information, and continuously refining questions to guide further research.

What is the primary purpose of using research questions when reading multiple texts?

• To avoid reading unnecessary texts

• To memorize information

• To guide and focus research efforts

• To find answers quickly

What is a common mistake when reading new texts for research?

• Ignoring the text's main idea

• Taking too many notes

• Only looking for answers to specific questions

• Reading too slowly

Why is it important not to just skim for answers in new texts?

• It is not an efficient method

• It can lead to incorrect conclusions

• It takes too much time

• You might miss important or interesting information

What tool is suggested for organizing research questions and new information?

• A mind map

• A T-chart

• A flowchart

• A checklist

In the example given, what did the soldiers mistakenly think were enemy tents?

• Bushes

• Rocks

• Hills

• Trees

What was one of the questions the narrator wanted to answer about the Civil War?

• What was the main cause of the war?

• How many soldiers were there?

• What battles did the North win?

• Who was the president during the war?

What mistake did the soldiers make that led to a battle?

• They got lost in the forest

• They ran out of ammunition

• They thought trees were enemy tents

• They underestimated the enemy

What should you do after finding answers to some of your research questions?

• Stop researching

• Review and generate new questions

• Write a summary

• Share your findings

What is the final step in the research process described in the lesson?

• Organize your notes

• Ask new questions

• Write a report

• Present your findings

What is the benefit of asking new questions after initial research?

• It helps to fill in gaps in knowledge

• It allows you to avoid difficult topics

• It makes the research process longer

• It ensures you have enough notes