Research Skills and Processes

The video emphasizes the importance of research skills in social studies and beyond. It uses Joshua's story to illustrate the consequences of poor research practices, such as copyright issues. The video outlines six steps for effective research: choosing a topic, formulating a research question, finding reputable sources, taking notes, writing the essay, and proofreading. These steps help students conduct thorough research and produce well-structured essays.

Why is research considered a crucial skill in social studies?

• It is only useful for passing exams.

• It is a skill that will be used throughout life.

• It is only important for social studies teachers.

• It helps in memorizing historical dates.

What was the main issue Joshua faced due to his lack of research skills?

• He failed his social studies class.

• He received a copyright strike for using content without permission.

• He couldn't find topics for his videos.

• He lost interest in making videos.

How could Joshua have avoided the copyright strike?

• By creating all content himself.

• By using content without asking.

• By contacting the appropriate people for permission.

• By ignoring copyright laws.

What is the first step in the research process?

• Proofreading the essay.

• Finding sources.

• Choosing a researchable topic.

• Writing the introduction.

Why is it important to formulate a research question?

• To make the paper longer.

• To focus the research and provide clarity.

• To impress the teacher.

• To avoid doing any research.

What types of sources should you look for during research?

• Social media posts.

• Only primary sources.

• Unverified online articles.

• Primary and secondary sources.

What should you do with the notes you take from your sources?

• Throw them away after reading.

• Ignore them.

• Use them to support your research question.

• Only use them if they are interesting.

What is the basic structure of an essay?

• Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

• Title, body, and references.

• Abstract, methods, and results.

• Introduction, methods, and discussion.

Why is it important to cite sources in your essay?

• To make the essay longer.

• To give credit to original authors and avoid plagiarism.

• To fill up space in the essay.

• To confuse the reader.

What is the final step in the research process?

• Submitting the paper.

• Proofreading the essay.

• Writing the body paragraphs.

• Choosing a topic.