Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Quantitative Qualitative
Involves collecting and measuring data
Often requires large data sets. For example, large numbers of people. Uses mathematical methods to analyse data Aims to achieve objective/scientific view of the subject Involves understanding human behaviour and the reasons behind it Focus is on individuals and small groups Objectivity is not the goal, the aim is to understand one point of view, not all points of view
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Literature Review

Literature Review

Questionnaire Survey

Photo Ethnography Study

Interview

(Visocky & Visocky, 2009) Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Literature review

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Evaluating Secondary Sources

Use the C.R.A.P. test: 1. Currency 2. Reliability 3. Authority 4. Purpose

(CRAP Test 2008)

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Evaluating Secondary Sources

(CRAP Test 2008)

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Evaluating Secondary Sources

(CRAP Test 2008)

Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Evaluating Secondary Sources

(CRAP Test 2008)

Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Evaluating Secondary Sources

(CRAP Test 2008)

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Only use Wikipedia for initial research for background as a stepping stone DO NOT use it as a source in an assignment as your only source on a topic because youre lazy

Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Lesson Three Research Methods 1

 Always be wary of any one single source (in any medium web, print, television or radio), or of multiple works that derive from a single source. Where articles have references to external sources (whether online or not) read the references and check whether they really do support what the article says. In most academic institutions, major references to Wikipedia, along with most encyclopedias, are unacceptable for a research paper.
(Wikipedia, 2011)

Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Lesson Three Research Methods 1

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Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Prepare a Research Report on Fashion Trends.

Key Question: Only fashion giants can dictate trends. In groups: Part 1: Conduct secondary research (Lesson 3 - 4) - Lesson 3: Mindmap of ideas, preliminary internet searches - Lesson 4: Evaluate research sources, prepare written portion of research report Part 2: Conduct primary research (Lesson 5 - 6) Part 3: Submit a short report on your findings (Lesson 9)
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Prepare a Research Report

In groups: Part 1: Lesson 3: Create a preliminary mindmap WH questions Divide the work who will look at each type of source? Conduct preliminary research each member of the group looking at different sources Lesson 4: Conduct research each member of the group looking at different sources Prepare the Literature Review (summary of secondary research)
Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Prepare a Research Report

Key Question: The idea of sexiness is the best way to market a product. In groups: Part 1: Conduct secondary research (Lesson 3 - 4) - Lesson 3: Mindmap of ideas, preliminary internet searches - Lesson 4: Evaluate research sources, prepare written portion of research report Part 2: Conduct primary research (Lesson 5 - 6) Part 3: Submit a short report on your findings (Lesson 9)
Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Prepare a Research Report

In groups: Part 1: Lesson 3: Create a preliminary mindmap WH questions Divide the work who will look at each type of source? Conduct preliminary research each member of the group looking at different sources Lesson 4: Conduct research each member of the group looking at different sources Prepare the Literature Review (summary of secondary research)
Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Prepare a Research Report

Key Question: An evaluation of Moshe Safdies design of the Marina Bay Sands. In groups: Part 1: Conduct secondary research (Lesson 3 - 4) - Lesson 3: Mindmap of ideas, preliminary internet searches - Lesson 4: Evaluate research sources, prepare written portion of research report

Part 2: Conduct primary research (Lesson 5 - 6)

Part 3: Submit a short report on your findings (Lesson 9)
Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Prepare a Research Report

In groups: Part 1: Lesson 3: Create a preliminary mindmap WH questions Divide the work who will look at each type of source? Conduct preliminary research each member of the group looking at different sources Lesson 4: Conduct research each member of the group looking at different sources Prepare the Literature Review (summary of secondary research)
Lesson Three Research Methods 1

 What is the topic of your thesis?

What does your research include? How did you choose your literature?

Definitions
Historical background

Whats happening now?

What new research / discoveries are there now?

Summary of the major agreements and

disagreements in the literature Summary of general conclusions

Lesson Three Research Methods 1

What is the topic of your thesis?

What is your FOCUS?

What does your research include?

What questions have you tried to answer? What are the research keywords you have used?

How did you choose your literature?

What sources did you use?

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Definitions
are there terms that need to be defined?

Historical background
How far should you go back?

Whats happening now?

Current trends?

What new research / discoveries are there now?

Show a balanced (2-sided view)

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Summary of the major agreements and disagreements in the literature

Compare and contrast the similarities and differences in facts and opinions of experts

Summary of general conclusions

Summarise the literature review. Be unbiased.

Lesson Three Research Methods 1

Lesson Three Research Methods 1