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Getting Started with Research

This article provides an introduction to the structure of research papers, including literature review, methodology, results, and discussion/conclusions. It also explains two brainstorming methods for selecting research topics and generating research questions. Helpful tips and examples are provided throughout.

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Getting Started with Research

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  1. Getting Started with Research Lynn W Zimmerman, PhD

  2. Structure of Research Papers • Literature review (a survey of other people’s research) • Methodology (qualitative or quantitative) • Results (your work) • Discussion/conclusions (your discussion of your work usually referencing others)

  3. Brainstorm Topics - Method 1

  4. Brainstorm Topics - Method 2 • Just start writing down ideas you’d like to investigate – anywhere on the page - no particular order. Leave some space for adding to.

  5. Pairs Discussion • Share your brainstorm with a partner. • Why did you narrow your list down to those 3. • Why does this research need to be done? • Would it be feasible?

  6. Generate Questions • Think • choose 2 of your topics • write as many questions as you can about each that would be used for further research • Pair-Share • talk with your partner and narrow your choices down to one topic

  7. General Research Question • Write a General Research Question for your chosen topic • Write 6 factors that are part of your topic

  8. Research Approach • Pair discussion • Discuss your GRQ and factors • Decide on your objective and approach • Inductive or Deductive? • Qualitative or quantitative

  9. Research Form • Name • Topic • General Research Question • 4-6 factors • Type of research

  10. References • Seliger, H. and Shohamy, E. (1989). Second language research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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