Religious Inquiry and Learning Skills

Question 1

Ethical Scholarship when referencing source material

Answer 1

• Being honest about the source of information used
• Acknowledging the words and ideas of others
• Accurately listing all sources used

Question 2

Ethical Scholarship when conducting research by survey or interview

Answer 2

• Respecting each person’s right to making an informed decision about taking part
• Respecting each person’s confidentiality and anonymity
• Respecting cultural sensitivities
• Presenting the results honestly by avoiding bias and acknowledging the limitations of the data

Question 3

Research Questions

Answer 3

ROO
* Related to the Topic
* Open Ended Question
* Has an objective

Question 4

Value of Data

Answer 4

Reliability:
* Is it authoritative? Who sponsored it? Who is the author?
* Is it consistent or contradictory?

Reliability of survey data:
* Sample size
* Was is comprehensive enough to reflect the views of the population?
* Was the methodology consistent with research principles?
* Is it consistent with multiple trusted sources?
* Is it free from bias and did it acknowledge any limitations

Usefulness:
* Who is the intended audience?
* Is it informative? Does it relate to the task? Is it out of date?
* Does it arrive at any conclusions?
* Does it contribute to anything to the course content?

Contestable nature:
* Does it critically question a held position?
* Is there obvious bias are there gaps?
* Is there a diversity of views among the subjects?
* is it overly sympathetic or hostile?