7.3.2 - Strategies for Independent Research
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Practice Questions
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What is a research question?
💡 Hint: Think about what specific aspect of your interest you want to explore.
Why is it important to cite sources?
💡 Hint: What happens if you don't acknowledge someone's work?
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What is the primary purpose of a research question?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps focus your reading.
True or False: It is acceptable to use someone's ideas without citation as long as you paraphrase.
💡 Hint: Consider what plagiarism means.
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Given a general theme of 'war in literature', formulate three different research questions focusing on various aspects of this theme.
💡 Hint: What different angles can you approach war from?
Find two academic sources about the portrayal of women in literature. Synthesize their arguments and formulate a new perspective that combines insights from both sources.
💡 Hint: Look for key themes that both sources touch upon and find common ground.
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