Practice - Research Skills
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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What are the main components of a well-formulated research question?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a question effective.
List one reason why it's important to cite sources.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of using someone's work without acknowledgment.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the 'E' in the ABC2 criteria stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how thoroughly the source covers the topic.
Evaluating a source is unnecessary if you trust the author. True or False?
💡 Hint: Trust should not be the only factor; consider evidence too.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Using a provided source, outline how to identify its authority, bias, currency, and coverage. Write a brief evaluation.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the author's credentials and the insights presented in the source.
Create a research proposal for a new project, including a research question, potential sources, and a plan for evaluation.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would present your research after completion and what questions you need to answer before starting.
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