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Chapter One:
Preparing for Research
Introduction
Overheard...
Choosing the topic
Background reading
Keywords
Synonyms
Review
Chapter Two:
Matching Needs with Tools
Chapter Three:
Computer Searching
Chapter Four:
Finding Books
Chapter Five:
Finding Articles
Chapter Six:
Searching the Web
Chapter Seven:
From Research to Writing
Chapter Eight:
Citing Your Sources
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1. Which of the following are good resources for possible research topics?
(Check all that apply)
Textbooks
World wide web
Encyclopedias
That's right. All of these are good sources for possible research topics.
2. True or False. Subject encyclopedias are good sources for background information on research topics.
True
False
Absolutely. Subject encyclopedias are great places to find material for background reading.
3. Which of the following is not a useful step to take in preparing to do research?
Choose keywords that describe your topic
Think of synonyms for your keyword
Sleep with your textbook under your pillow
Write down your research question
Yes. Unfortunately sleeping with your textbook under your pillow is not very effective.
4. True or False. Choosing a good topic is not an important part of preparing to write a research paper.
True
False
Choosing a good topic is very important
5. Which of the following are elements of attentive background reading?
Writing down terms you don't understand to look up later
Leaving your background reading until the last minute
Using your background reading to help focus your topic
Making note of important dates and names
Correct. You can't leave background reading until the last minute. Start early.
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Congratulations,
You have completed Chapter One: Preparing for Research!
Things to Remember about Preparing for Research:
Having a research strategy is important.
Make sure you start with a topic that suits your assignment and interests you.
Do background reading to place your topic in context.
Choose your keywords carefully.
Identify synonyms and related concepts for those keywords to add flexibility to your research strategy.
