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UAGC Graduate Readiness Module 3 Research Process Transcript

Slide 1: Welcome to the Graduate Readiness Program Module: The Research Process

Slide 2: As a graduate student, you will be using the library and other scholarly resources for your

assignments. In this module, we will examine the process of research and efficient strategies to help

you write scholarly papers. Note that there will be several links to tutorials that you must also

examine in order to properly complete this module.

Slide 3: When you begin the research process, it’s helpful to think of your topic as a conversation between

people with a variety of perspectives. You will want to learn about these perspectives in order to

formulate your own ideas on the subject. By holding your mind open to the conversation of others,

you come from a place of inquiry, ready to learn. The Research Process tutorial will lead you through

the steps involved in conducting research including: The process of research and exploration, How to

formulate a research question, Keywords and database searches, and thesis statement and paper

development.

Slide 4: As your expertise grows on a topic, you will want to develop academic arguments in your writing.

Think of an “argument” not as an emotional assertion, but as a stance or position. In writing, this is

considered to be a claim or “thesis statement.” Your argument should contain reasonable assertions

that are supported by evidence from scholarly literature. A solid argument should include not only

evidence to back up your position, but also responses to alternative, or opposing perspectives. To

develop a strong academic argument, a student must also demonstrate that he or she has fairly and

objectively examined the issue from all sides.

Slide 5: After you have conducted enough research, you will begin to formulate a position on the topic.

Before beginning to write, ask yourself, “What’s my point?” With your main point or argument in

mind, you can then develop the reasoning behind your argument and evidence to support it. You

may also want to present relevant alternative perspectives that should be considered. Having an

argument or main point as you write keeps you focused so you can write efficiently and effectively.

Slide 6: Now that you have learned a little about the research process, here are some tips for using the

library to conduct research.

Slide 7: When getting started in your research, you will need to identify search terms and keywords. Finding

just the right keywords can unlock the databases to provide you with a wealth of information. At the

same time, vague or inaccurate search terms can result in either an overwhelming amount of

information or nothing at all. The Tutorial: Keywords are Critical explains how to develop keywords

that will help you find information in the library database quickly. If you want to go into more detail

about how to search online databases you can also take a look at this Tutorial: Database Search Tips.

Slide 8: In your classroom, you will use scholarly literature in your research. Scholarly literature is different

from popular literature in that its main purpose is to present research to colleagues. Authors are

experts in their field or subject. Articles usually contain charts or graphs presenting data and findings.

Finally, articles are often peer-reviewed, meaning they are evaluated by other experts to ensure they

are reliable and worthy of publication. Please complete this tutorial comparing Scholarly and Popular

Resources.

Slide 9: Scholarly articles usually have a similar format. Components can include: The Abstract, The

Introduction, The Methodology, Results, and a Conclusion. When reading scholarly works, Don’t read

from start to finish right away! First scan certain sections to see if the article has what you need. For

some very helpful tips be sure to review this Tutorial: How to Read a Scholarly Article.

Slide 10: Research is not just about reading. It’s also important to capture key ideas, information, and

references. The Cornell Note-taking method can help you keep track of information and resources

and pull together main ideas. There are four basic sections in the Cornell Notes method: In the

Citation section, enter reference info so you can find the source later. The Notes section is for

capturing information as you read. The Key Points section highlights important and interesting ideas

.And the Summary section is where you reflect and summarize main points after you have completed

reading the article. Here is a link to download a Cornell Note-Taking Template for use in your own

research. Keep in mind, the best note-taking system is the one that works for you. Adjust the Cornell

method to suit your needs, or try other note-taking methods such as mind-mapping or outlining.

Slide 11: Once you have gathered the information you need from your research, you are ready to integrate it

into your paper. Integrating research involves pulling together research material, along with your

own ideas ideas to create a perspective that is uniquely your own. This process helps you to develop

your Academic Voice. The Academic Voice reflects an author's original thinking by presenting ideas,

facts, arguments and conclusions that are supported by research. Developing your Academic Voice

takes time and practice. Your instructors know that you are not yet an expert in the field and that you

are exploring ideas and concepts that are new to you. Their expectation is that you write about what

you are learning from a position of inquiry and openmindedness. This tutorial will help you integrate

what you research in a way that acknowledges other’s ideas and quotes, while capturing your own

thinking as well.

Slide 12: As you continue in your research as a Graduate Student, you will begin to become an expert in your

own interest area and niche. Your best approach is to come from a position of inquiry in a quest for

new knowledge and perspectives. If you remember to think of research as an ongoing conversation,

you will let the knowledge you’ve gained lead you down new, exciting paths.

Slide 13: You have now completed the Graduate Readiness Program Module 4: The Research Process. Thank

you!