gt research Flashcards
Authoritative Source
Written by known experts in the field of study
Tertiary Source
Usually a compilation of a lot of info
Scholarly Source
Written by a proffesional researcher, university, proffesor, etc…
Popular Source
Sources that are not scholarly or authoritative. Usually very current, often used for entertainment purposes
Objectively
Fairly, without bias
Primary Source
First-hand info; comes directly from the source
Secondary Source
Second-hand info; didn’t come directly from the source
Vetting Sources
Making sure that the source (author/info) can be trusted
Annotated Bibliography
Bibliography that has annotations for each source
Annotation
Description of the source
Biased
Leaning toward one side or another (prejudice)
Bibliography
List of Sources used
Consumer of Knowledge
Takes in info (learns stuff) does nothing new
Producer of Knowledge
Creates new info or connections
PIC
Problem, Issue, Concern - “Hmm…?”
Divergent Thinking
Brainstorming, thinking of as many ideas as possible
Convergent Thinking
Narrowing down, catagorizing, coming together
What are the Characteristics of a PIC?
- It must occur in the real world
- Must have multiple Points of View (MPov) Stakeholders
- Must be researchable with substantial info, mini-expert
- Worthy PIC/have personal investment, interest, or involvement (passion project)
Citation
All the info of how to locate your source
Corroborate
To find agreement
MPov
Multiple points of view
Phalingjulate
To think of or process info according to the great and wise Mrs. Adelman
Primary Research
Comes second in the process, creates new info, can’t be googled, YOU are actually the Researcher
Secondary Research
Comes first in the process, background research, consuming info, googleable, mini expert in field of study
Stakeholder
A person or group that is affected by or who can affect a PIC or a situation (People who can have an impact)
Steps of Secondary Research
- Locate Materials (sources)
- Read/Watch/Listen to the source
- Think about/Process the info, any ?’s (write ‘em down)
- Review the Source (charts, images, captions)
- Take Notes
- Organize Information
