assignment flash cards

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What is the primary purpose of selecting an academic article?

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To find an interesting topic

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Where should you ideally search for the academic article?

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Online Library via LIS

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What should be done with the article once selected?

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Reference it according to guidelines

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the summary required?

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Author’s biography

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What is included in the main results and conclusions?

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Findings from the article

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What does “paraphrase” mean in the context of summarizing?

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To express the original text in your own words

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What is the first step in summarizing the article?

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Identifying the problem

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What should you determine regarding the research methodology?

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Its qualitative or quantitative nature

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Which statement helps classify a methodology as qualitative?

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It focuses on participant experiences and insights

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What is a key feature of quantitative research?

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Statistical methods and numerical data

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Which of the following methods could indicate qualitative research?

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Thematic analysis of interviews

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What is Thematic analysis of interview?

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Thematic analysis is a qualitative research method used to identify, analyze, and report patterns (themes) within a dataset, such as interview transcripts. It is commonly employed in psychology, sociology, and other social sciences to make sense of textual data by focusing on the most significant and recurring ideas.

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Why is it important to reference the article correctly?

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To avoid plagiarism

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What type of questions should the research objectives address?

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Specific and focused

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How should the main results be presented in the summary?

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As clear findings derived from the research

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Which of the following is a characteristic of literature reviews?

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They analyze existing research

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What should NOT be included in the analysis of the methodology?

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Personal opinions on the research

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What is the relevance of the problem/background/rationale?

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It provides context for the study

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Which aspect influences the choice of methodology?

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Research objectives

20
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Which statement is true about qualitative research?

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It seeks to understand complex phenomena

21
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What role does the sample play in research methodology?

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It determines the validity of the study

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What should be the outcome of summarizing the article?

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An understanding of the article’s key points

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Which of the following is an example of a research question?

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How does X influence Y?

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What is the format for citing an academic article?

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It follows specific citation guidelines

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What is a common method of data collection in qualitative research?
Focus groups/interviews
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Which part of the methodology explains why a particular method was chosen?
Justification
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What does the main conclusion of the article summarize?
The implications of the findings
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Which of the following is NOT a research objective?
To provide personal opinions
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What should you avoid when paraphrasing?
Copying text directly
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What type of data does quantitative research primarily focus on?
Numerical data
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What is the importance of understanding the research methodology?
To evaluate the study's reliability