How to do Research

• What makes a research question good
• Types of research
• Sources
• Types of sources
• Criteria for evaluating sources

Acknowledgment: Anne Goodchild Lecture

What makes a research question good

Good is a sujective word.

1. Measurable - you have to know what question is answered.
2. Methodology clear - e.g. Is there a correlation between… ? / Emiriclal / simulation
3. Focused - scope, scale
4. Needed - Innovative, unique
5. Based on established facts
6. Clear
7. Achievable with resources ( time / money)
8. Interesting
9. Timely
10. Complex

Types of research

1. Descriptive
2. Correlational
3. Exploratory
4. Evaluation
5. Action

Sources

link-sources.

Types of sources

Scholarly publications (Journals)
Popular sources (News and Magazines)
Professional/Trade sources.
Books / Book Chapters.
Conference proceedings.
Government Documents.
Theses & Dissertations.

Criteria for evaluating sources

Authority( Institutions & Authors ) trustworthiness—Quality / number of citations
Timeliness—currency
Relevancy-popularity
Bias – Accuracy–popularity
Data Quality
Assumptions
Methodology described / references given----scholarly
Limitation
Quality control—reviewers
Primary or secondary
Objectivity( data / evidence; advertising, sponsorship)
Impact factor

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