Summary
Researching a new topic can feel overwhelming, but Tim and Moby have a few tips to help you get started. After doing some pre-search to get a general overview of the topic, ask yourself which parts you want to learn more about. Focusing on one or two things helps you narrow the scope, or how much you're going to cover. Phrasing your topic as a research question is another way to define your scope—and makes for a much more interesting project! You might come up with sub-questions along the way, and your research might take you in new directions. But don't lose sight of the goal: to answer your main research question. To do that, you'll need to find sources like books, articles, videos, and podcasts. Search online, but don't forget about the library, too! Still nervous about getting started? Click "play" to find more tips to turn you into a research pro!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Research:
- What is one new thing you learned about research?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining research.
- Draw or give one example of your own.