Research Skills
What is the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions?
Research
What is the first step when beginning a research process?
Developing a theory: what is your argument going to be?
What did Aristotle consider to be an artless proof?
An artless proof are the facts themselves
What is a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation called?
Analysis
What is a primary source?
Primary sources are original materials from the time period involved and have not been filtered through interpretation or evaluation
Why is collaboration important in the research process?
It allows for different perspectives to arise, and help adjust the theory/argument if necessary
What did Aristotle consider to be an artistic proof?
Style and organisation of an argument
What type of resource has a particular code of ethics, but often today we are finding that the “truth” itself can be subjective?
Newspaper articles and TV Networks
Where should we look for information we need?
Internet, books, articles, newspapers, government websites, etc.
How can you differentiate between questionable and reliable resources?
The content - if it makes sense. Who wrote it and why.
What online resources are considered to be reliable?
Government websites, respected news agencies and networks
What is the name of the research skill where you ccan for keywords to get a sense of what the material is about?
Speed-reading
How does Aristotle differentiate proofs?
Artless and artistic proofs.
Facts vs. style and organization of an argument.
When in doubt if a book is a reliable source or not, what should you look at first?
Publisher
What are Aristotle's 3 types of proof?
Ethos, logos, pathos
What kind of source is a witness statement in court?
Primary source
What are the 6 research skills?
Planning, Varying sources, Speed-reading, Note-taking, Analysis, Collaboration
What should you consider when evaluating and analysing your theory at step 4?
The reliability of your arguments
What are Cicero's 5 canons of rhetoric?
Invention, Arrangement, Style, Memory and Delivery
When talking about research, what is the word that is defined as something done in a fixed and methodical way?
Systematic