2.6 Self-Quiz

Module 2: Identifying a Topic

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2.6 Self-Quiz

Select the set of words that contain broader, narrower, and related (in that order) vocabulary for the term "fruit."
a. apples, carrots, grocery store
b. agriculture, peaches, canning
c. seeds, produce, pineapple
d. fruits, fruity, fruitcake

Response:

Which of the following suggests the best topic for a brief research paper?
a. School violence
b. How might human genome mapping impact HIV/AIDS research?
c. Sweat shops and American manufacturers
d. What percentage of the Cuban population lives below the poverty line?

Response:

Which is the best 1st strategy when you find too much information?
a. Broaden your question
b. Narrow your question
c. Change your topic
d. Only use the first few results

Response:

Which would NOT be an effective way to narrow the broad topic of "identity theft"?
a. Since the year 2000
b. Issues relating to/prevalence of among senior citizens
c. Computer crime in the United States
d. Financial and legal repercussions

Response:

REMEMBER TO PRINT OUT YOUR QUIZ RESULTS FOR YOUR ACADEMIC DEAN

Module 2

2.0 Objectives

2.1 Definition of Research

2.2 Using a Topic

2.3 Broadening Your Research

2.4 Narrowing the Topic

2.5 Choosing Keywords

2.6 Self-Quiz

Tip to remember:

Many words have different meanings in different contexts. For example, Muhammad Ali was a boxer. The Boxer Rebellion took place in China. Give the computer enough information to tell the difference.

Exercise:

Test yourself! Can you identify the key words?

Broader terms

What broad disciplines or subjects may address your research question?

Related terms

Synonyms and other terms that describe issues or activities that relate to your key concepts.

Narrower terms

Specific examples of your key concepts. These might be cases, events, names, places, etc.

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