Research as Inquiry

This tutorial covers the process for initially selecting a research topic and how library resources can be used to further refine and hone a topic. It targets the research as inquiry frame by helping students recognize the appropriate scope of investigation, consider research as open-ended exploration and engagement with information, value persistence, adaptability, and flexibility in the research process, and to seek multiple perspectives in the research process, including seeking help when needed.

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How to choose a research topic
How to choose a research topic
how to choose a research topic
2017/09/15
How to choose a research topic
2017-09-15
Information literacy
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How to Choose a Research Topic SNOITCERID TNEMNGISSA RUOY TA KOOL )1 How long is the paper you need to write? What type of sources do you need? How many sources do you need? UOY STSERETNI TAHT GNIHTEMOS KCIP )2 What would you like to know more about? Talk with instructors, classmates, or librarians, or look in course readings for ideas HCRAESER DNUORGKCAB EMOS OD )3 Does enough information exist on your topic? Visit ScholarOneSearch on the library website to find out STLUSER RUOY ETAULAVE )4 Are you getting too many results? Try using more or narrower search terms Not enough? Try using fewer or broader search terms ELBIXELF EB )5 You may need to adjust your topic a few times to get it just right! If you're having trouble picking a topic, get help from your instructor or a librarian ASK A LIBRARIAN: http://library.northeastern.edu/ask �
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Information literacy
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Research topic checklist
Research topic checklist
research topic checklist
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Research topic checklist
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This tutorial covers the process for turning a research topic into a researchable question and how library resources can inform further iterations of a research question. It targets the research as inquiry frame by helping students learn to determine an appropriate scope of investigation, consider research as open-ended exploration, to value persistence, adaptability, and flexibility in the research process, and to seek multiple perspectives during the research process.

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Research question checklist
Research question checklist
Research question checklist
Research question checklist
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Information literacy
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Research question checklist
Research question checklist
research question checklist
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Research question checklist
2017-09-15
Information literacy
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