Topic
In what way should Wikipedia be used for research?
To find ideas and sources.
Finish this sentence: "Look for the questions other researchers ______________. "
... ask but don't answer.
Who should want to solve the problem you are researching?
The readers
When should you start thinking about your research question?
As early as possible.
Once you have a list of topics, how many should be chosen for further research?
1 or 2.
What is the set of questions you can ask about your topic to find your problem?
The W's- Who, What, When, Where, Why?
How do readers judge the significance of your problem?
Based on the cost THEY pay
What is the worst thing your reader can feel toward your claim?
To not care about it.
Fill in the blank: The most useful way to think about your topic is a ____ for your research.
Starting point.
What is something you SHOULD NOT do after you find a topic?
Find all the research you can on the whole topic.
Describe the difference between pure and applied research
Pure research addresses a conceptual problem that is not tied directly to any specific problem in the world. Applied research responds to a practical problem.
What can initial research help you better understand?
What you are looking for within your topic.
When finding a research topic for a writing course, does it matter whether or not your topic interests your teacher?
No.
What are the three types of questions to avoid?
Deaded Questions, Questions that are easily answered, and Speculative Questions
What is the difference between a cost and a consequence?
A cost is some kind of tangible loss caused by a practical problem while a consequence is the lack of knowledge or understanding caused by a conceptual problem.
Who can you ask for help?
Friends, classmates, and professors.
Fill in the blank: A topic is too ____ if you can state it in four of five words.
Broad.
What is the second step in the process in finding your why? What would be an example?
Adding an Indirect Question! Ex. Because I want to find out who/what/when/where/why ______.
Describe the relationship between conceptual research and practical problems.
Conceptual research provides us with the knowledge needed to then better understand and solve the practical problem.
How can these skills help you in the real world?
It's useful to be able to convince others to support your beliefs.