Research Skills and Evidence Evaluation

The video tutorial explains the systematic approach to research, emphasizing the importance of differentiating between primary and secondary sources. It outlines the steps in the research process, including developing a research plan, compiling a bibliography, and reading and recording evidence. The tutorial also highlights the use of note cards for organizing evidence and the importance of a filing system for quick retrieval. It stresses the need for quality sources and effective search strategies to enhance research efficiency.

What is a primary research source?

• A source that interprets existing research

• A firsthand account of an event or time period

• A newspaper article quoting a study

• A summary of multiple research studies

Which step is NOT part of the research process?

• Organizing evidence

• Ignoring evidence

• Developing a research plan

• Compiling a bibliography

What is the purpose of general issues research?

• To confirm existing knowledge

• To compile a bibliography

• To identify what you do not know about a topic

• To develop a specific argument

Why is it important to use correct search terms?

• To reduce the number of search results

• To avoid using advanced search options

• To ensure you find relevant data

• To make your research look impressive

What is the role of specialized information sources?

• To offer high-quality, relevant data

• To provide general knowledge

• To replace primary research

• To simplify the research process

What should you include on a source qualification card?

• The author's favorite color

• The source's publication date

• The qualifications of the source

• The number of pages in the source

What is the benefit of using a note card system?

• It allows for easy shuffling and organization of ideas

• It eliminates the need for a bibliography

• It reduces the need for electronic systems

• It ensures all evidence is paraphrased

How should evidence be organized for easy retrieval?

• By using only electronic systems

• By mixing all evidence together

• By separating into affirmative, negative, and general categories

• By using a random filing system

What is a 'slug' in the context of evidence cards?

• A way to record evidence verbatim

• A method of compiling a bibliography

• A type of research source

• A brief description of the evidence

Why is it important to maintain context when quoting evidence?

• To ensure the evidence is not misleading

• To make the evidence more complex

• To make the evidence more concise

• To reduce the length of the evidence