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CRAFT OF RESEARCH: TOPIC OF RESEARCH

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RESEARCH

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look up information through encyclopedias or academic websites. Search roughly like searching through a library.
Don't search indiscriminately
Search blogs/research papers
Narrow your topic and investigate the exact details based on your sources.
Investigate your world view, if you disagree with the source, investigate it and base it on facts.
Narrow down your random readings
Skim the source for your research
Google the topic question you're researching
Know the general outline of your topic.

SOURCES

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“How to Research Any Topic.” YouTube, YouTube, 1 June 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPbEznrOGR8&ab_channel=Valuetainment.

MLA. Booth, Wayne C., et al. The Craft of Research.

The Craft of Research - 卓越课程中心, course.sdu.edu.cn/G2S/eWebEditor/uploadfile/20140306165625006.pdf. Accessed 3 Feb. 2024.

LIN, Renee. “How to Write a Research Plan - "Craft of Research".” Medium, Medium, 23 Mar. 2023, reneelin2019.medium.com/how-to-write-a-research-plan-craft-of-research-3537e0d89bff.

Qualitative Studies:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590250421000077

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9691221/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9900197/

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01731/full

Xu K, Geng S, Dou D, Liu X. Relations between Video Game Engagement and Social Development in Children: The Mediating Role of Executive Function and Age-Related Moderation. Behavioral Sciences. 2023; 13(10):833. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13100833

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/13/10/833

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10964-017-0646-z

https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/amp-a0034857.pdf

https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=129310

https://www.harvard.com/book/getting_gamers_the_psychology_of_video_games_and_their_impact_on_the_people/

Narrative Literature:

Kriss, Alexander. The Gaming Mind: A New Psychology of Videogames and the Power of Play. New York, The Experiment, 2020.

Aiken Mary. The Cyber Effect : A Pioneering Cyber-Psychologist Explains How Human Behavior Changes Online. Spiegel & Grau 2016.

Somerdin, Melissa (2016) "The Game Debate: Video Games as Innovative Storytelling," The Oswald Review: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Criticism in the Discipline of English: Vol. 18, Article 7.

The Psychology of Slaying Dragons: The Way of the Warrior, a Philosophy of Freedom and Self-Overcoming, and a Young Man's Testimony Paperback – November 2, 2023

Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World Paperback – Illustrated, December 27, 2011

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6676913/

Types and Reasons for Mixed Methods Research:

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Definition: Mixed methods research involves combining qualitative and quantitative research methods in a single study.

Examples:

Reason: Combining survey data (quantitative) with in-depth interviews (qualitative) to gain a comprehensive understanding of a social issue.

Reason: Analyzing numerical data on patient outcomes (quantitative) alongside narratives from healthcare providers (qualitative) for a holistic healthcare study.

Action Research:

Principles:

Collaborative Inquiry: Involving participants in the research process.

Cyclical Process: Repeating cycles of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting.

Types:

Educational Action Research: Teachers conducting research to improve their teaching methods.

Organizational Action Research: Employees collaborating to enhance workplace practices.

Critical Research:

Types:

Feminist Research: Analyzing gender inequalities and advocating for women's rights.

Postcolonial Research: Critiquing and deconstructing colonial legacies.

Goals:

Social Transformation: Challenging power structures for societal change.

Empowerment: Amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.

Positionality:

Definition: The researcher's social and political position influencing their perspective.

Example: A researcher's cultural background shaping their interpretation of data related to cultural practices.

Reflexivity:

Definition: Reflecting on one's biases, assumptions, and influence on the research process.

Example: Acknowledging how personal beliefs may impact the interpretation of interview responses.

Arts-Based Research:

Definition: Using artistic methods as a form of inquiry.

Example: Employing photography, painting, or performance art to explore and express research findings.

EVALUATE YOUR QUESTION

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The Craft of Research

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Choose a General Topic:
- Start with a broad area of interest that aligns with your field or discipline.
Identify a Specific Problem or Question within the Topic:
- Narrow down the general topic to a specific issue or question that you find intriguing or that needs exploration.
Consider the Significance:
- Reflect on why the chosen problem or question is important. What contribution can your research make to the existing knowledge?
Review Existing Literature:
- Investigate what has already been researched and published on your chosen topic. Identify gaps, controversies, or areas that need further exploration.
Define the Scope:
- Clearly define the boundaries of your research. What aspects will you include, and what will you exclude?
Formulate a Preliminary Research Question:
- Based on your exploration, draft an initial question that captures the essence of your research interest.
Consider Your Audience:
- Think about who will be interested in your research. Tailor your question to resonate with your intended audience.
Check Feasibility:
- Assess the practicality of your research question. Do you have access to the necessary resources, data, or participants?
Refine and Narrow the Question:
- Ensure your question is focused and specific. Avoid overly broad inquiries that may be challenging to address comprehensively.
Test the Question:
- Discuss your preliminary question with peers, mentors, or colleagues. Get feedback and refine your question based on their insights.
Craft a Clear and Concise Question:
- Ensure your final research question is clear, concise, and free of unnecessary jargon. It should be easily understandable by a broad audience.
Ensure Analytical Potential:
- Confirm that your research question has the potential for analysis and interpretation. It should lead to meaningful findings rather than just descriptive results.
Revise as Needed:
- Be open to revising your research question based on ongoing literature review, discussions, or insights gained during the research process.

Now apply this to the question: Are there positive correlations between cooperative video game play and the social skills of adolescents?

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Choose a General Topic:
- The general topic is the relationship between cooperative video game play and the social skills of adolescents.
Identify a Specific Problem or Question within the Topic:
- What are the positive correlations between cooperative video game play and the social skills of adolescents?
Consider the Significance:
- Why is understanding this relationship important? How can positive findings contribute to fostering positive social interactions among adolescents?
Review Existing Literature:
- Explore studies and literature that have investigated the impact of video game play on adolescent social skills. Identify gaps or areas that need further exploration.
Define the Scope:
- Clearly define what aspects of cooperative video game play and social skills you will include in your research.
Formulate a Preliminary Research Question:
- Are there positive correlations between cooperative video game play and the social skills of adolescents, and if so, how can these findings be applied to foster positive social interactions?
Consider Your Audience:
- Think about educators, parents, psychologists, or researchers who might be interested in these findings.
Check Feasibility:
- Assess whether you have access to the necessary data, participants, or resources to investigate this question.
Refine and Narrow the Question:
- Ensure your question is focused, for example, on specific types of cooperative games or particular social skills.
Test the Question:
- Discuss your preliminary question with experts or colleagues in the field. Get feedback and refine based on their insights.
Craft a Clear and Concise Question:
- Refine the question to be clear, concise, and understandable to a broad audience.
Ensure Analytical Potential:
- Confirm that your research question can lead to meaningful analysis and interpretation, providing actionable insights.
Revise as Needed:
- Be open to refining your question based on ongoing literature review and discussions.

Final Refined Question:

Research Question: Are there positive correlations between specific types of cooperative video game play and the development of distinct social skills in adolescents, and how can these findings be practically applied to enhance positive social interactions among this age group?

How does the duration of daily video game exposure impact the sleep patterns and academic performance of adolescent gamers?

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Choose a General Topic:
- The general topic is the relationship between the duration of daily video game exposure, sleep patterns, and academic performance of adolescent gamers.
Identify a Specific Problem or Question within the Topic:
- How does the duration of daily video game exposure impact the sleep patterns and academic performance of adolescent gamers?
Consider the Significance:
- Why is understanding this relationship important? Consider the potential effects on health and academic outcomes for adolescents.
Review Existing Literature:
- Explore studies and literature that have investigated the impact of video game exposure on sleep and academic performance in adolescents.
Define the Scope:
- Clearly define the variables involved – duration of video game exposure, sleep patterns, and academic performance.
Formulate a Preliminary Research Question:
- How does the duration of daily video game exposure impact the sleep patterns and academic performance of adolescent gamers?
Consider Your Audience:
- Think about educators, parents, psychologists, or researchers who might be interested in these findings.
Check Feasibility:
- Assess whether you have access to the necessary data, participants, or resources to investigate this question.
Refine and Narrow the Question:
- Ensure your question is focused, for example, on specific genres of video games or particular aspects of academic performance.
Test the Question:
- Discuss your preliminary question with experts or colleagues in the field. Get feedback and refine based on their insights.
Craft a Clear and Concise Question:
- Refine the question to be clear, concise, and understandable to a broad audience.
Ensure Analytical Potential:
- Confirm that your research question can lead to meaningful analysis and interpretation, providing actionable insights.
Revise as Needed:
- Be open to refining your question based on ongoing literature review and discussions.

Final Refined Question:

Research Question: How does the duration of daily video game exposure, with a focus on specific game genres, impact the sleep patterns and academic performance of adolescent gamers, and what implications does this have for interventions or guidelines in promoting healthier gaming habits among this age group?

Choose a General Topic:

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FOCUS YOUR BROAD TOPIC:
Adding conscriptive, descriptive, conflictive, contributing, and developing words plays a major role in narrowing down your broad topics.

Write full and conclusive claims as full and well-thought-out sentences.
FINDING A TOPIC FOR AN ADVANCE PROJECT:
1. find what interests others, and look up typical research topics, debates, and discussions based on those topics.
2. Skim through the latest issues of the journals in your library.
3. Investigate sources that the library has a rich amount of topics in.

Identify a Specific Problem or Question within the Topic:

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Narrow down the general topic to a specific issue or question that you find intriguing or needs exploration.
BASE QUESTION ON INTEREST FOR RESEARCH
ENGAGE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BASED ON WHAT GRABS YOUR INTEREST AND COMMIT TO IT. Your engagement will speak to the quality of the work.
OR FIND THE PROBLEM; SINCE IT'S DIFFERENT FROM THE QUESTION IN THE SENSE OF IT'S APPROACH IN ANSWERING AND ENGAGING IN THE TOPIC TO APPROACH THE ANSWER FOR.
FROM A FOCUSED TOPIC TO QUESTIONS:
Don't rush into taking notes of every detail and learning every minute detail of the topic.

ASK ABOUT THE HISTORY OF YOUR TOPIC:

larger developmental context
internal history

Consider the Significance:

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Reflect on why the chosen problem or question is important. What contribution can your research make to the existing knowledge?
ASK ABOUT THE HISTORY OF YOUR TOPIC.
ASK ABOUT STRUCTURE AND COMPETITION
1. Context a larger function as part of a larger system
2. fits together as a system
3. TURN POSITIVE QUESTIONS INTO NEGATIVE ONES
4. ASK, WHAT IF? AND OTHER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.
5. ASK QUESTIONS BASED ON SOURCES

Review Existing Literature:

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Investigate what has already been researched and published on your chosen topic. Identify gaps, controversies, or areas that need further exploration.

Define the Scope:

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Clearly define the boundaries of your research. What aspects will you include, and what will you exclude?

Formulate a Preliminary Research Question:

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Based on your exploration, draft an initial question that captures the essence of your research interest.

Consider Your Audience:

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Think about who will be interested in your research. Tailor your question to resonate with your intended audience.

Check Feasibility:

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Assess the practicality of your research question. Do you have access to the necessary resources, data, or participants?

Refine and Narrow the Question:

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Ensure your question is focused and specific. Avoid overly broad inquiries that may be challenging to address comprehensively.

Test the Question:

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Discuss your preliminary question with peers, mentors, or colleagues. Get feedback and refine your questions based on their insights.

Craft a Clear and Concise Question:

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Ensure your final research question is clear, concise, and free of unnecessary jargon. It should be easily understandable by a broad audience.

Ensure Analytical Potential:

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Confirm that your research question has the potential for analysis and interpretation. It should lead to meaningful findings rather than just descriptive results.

Revise as Needed:

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Be open to revising your research question based on ongoing literature review, discussions, or insights gained during the research process.

EXAMPLES

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THE CRAFT OF RESEARCH

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The structure of finding the research question.