Presentation by L. West October 2018 RESEARCH what is it? Presentation by L. West October 2018

ACCORDING TO EXPLORABLE.COM… Any gathering of data, information and facts for the advancement of knowledge. Research is performing a methodical study in order to prove a hypothesis or answer a specific question. It requires some kind of interpretation and an opinion from the researcher.

RESEARCH INVOLVES… Reading Surfing the internet Observing Conducting an interview Listening to news Watching videos AND MORE….

TURNING A TOPIC INTO A RESEARCH QUESTION STEP 1. Broad Topic STEP 2. Narrow Topic STEP 3. Suggest a question STEP 4. Evaluate your question STEP 5. Restate your question Research Question

RESEARCH choosing a topic

STEP 1. RESEARCH TOPIC CHOICE PERSONAL INTEREST PRIOR KNOWLEDGE TOPIC

RESEARCH TOPIC CHOICE From the IB Extended Essay Guide 2016 Is my topic appropriate for the subject I am considering? Why am I interested in this area and why is it important? What possible questions have emerged from my initial reading? Are there any ethical issues that I need to consider? What possible methods or approaches might be used for research in this area and why?

STEP 2 NARROW THE TOPIC BRAINSTORM/MINDMAPS What do you know about topic? What don't you know? Is there a geographical area you want to focus on? Are there individuals or organizations involved in this issue? What are some areas impacted by topic? Environmental Political Economic Human element Etc…

RESEARCH TOPIC SHOULD BE DEBATEABLE SUPPORTABLE CONSEQUENTIAL

RESEARCH the research question

WHY CHOOSE A RESEARCH QUESTION QUESTIONS REQUIRE ANSWERS QUESTIONS ALLOW YOU TO EVALUATE ANSWERS

A GOOD RESEARCH QUESTION IS… Relevant Realistic Original Clear and specific Focused Complex – not simple yes or no

RESEARCH QUESTIONS INCLUDE FILTERS… WHO – specific population or group WHAT – theme/main issues/focus WHERE – narrow down a location WHEN – time frame WHY – cause or issue HOW – how issues impact individuals, groups or government ***FILTERS = NOT ALL INCLUDED, BUT ENOUGH to be debatable, supportable and consequential

STEP 3. SUGGESTING A RESEARCH QUESTION  I am studying ______________________ because I want to find out (who, what, when, where, whether, why or how) ______________________. STEP 4. EVALUATE RESEARCH QUESTION  Is it a GOOD research question? Remember what makes a good research question.

STEP 5. FORMULATE THIS INTO A DIRECT QUESTION Command prompt examples: To what extent… How does analyzing… What is the effect… YOU HAVE A RESEARCH QUESTION!!!

Example: I am studying public funding for the arts because I want to find out how accessible the arts are to those people who are on low incomes. Direct question: To what extent are the arts accessible to people who belong to the class of the working poor?

Example: I am studying the fall in the exchange rate of the US dollar because I want to find out how it has affected Carmel, California. Direct question: To what extent has the fall in the exchange rate of the US dollar affected the tourist industry in Carmel, California?

TURNING A TOPIC INTO A RESEARCH QUESTION STEP 1. Broad Topic STEP 2. Narrow Topic STEP 3. Suggest a question STEP 4. Evaluate your question STEP 5. Restate your question Research Question

FROM SCRATCH

TOPIC: GLOBAL WARMING Restricted/NARROW TOPIC: health risks USING FILTERS… TOPIC: GLOBAL WARMING Restricted/NARROW TOPIC: health risks WHO: people WHAT: world health WHERE: worldwide

SUGGESTED QUESTION I am studying global warming because I want to find out how the climate affects the health of people. Direct Question: How will changes in the world climate increase health risks for people worldwide? melting

EVALUATE THE RESEARCH QUESTION Research Question: How will changes in the world climate increase health risks for people worldwide? Is it debatable? Is it plausible? Is it consequential?

TOOLS THAT CAN HELP YOU… Topic ideas: Questia https://www.questia.com/writing-center#!/topic-ideas/ ARC media center website https://www.rcboe.org/Page/2524 Your teacher Your librarian

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