The Importance of Knowing How to Gather Appropriate Sources and Using Them in Research

How to Gather and Use Research
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How to Gather and Use Research
INTRODUCTION
I) How many of you can agree with me that the most significant thing is to understand how to gather credible information to use in research in the digital era?
II) My name is [Your Name], and I am here to discuss with you the importance of knowing how to gather appropriate sources and using them in research.
Thesis Statement: Understanding how to gather and use research is crucial since one will always know where to get credible information to address specific research questions.
III) Be attentive as I guide you through:
The benefits of using small groups in collecting a large amount of information found on page 265 of the textbook (Staller, Thorson-Hevle, & Hirayama, 2017).
How to cite sources correctly to avoid plagiarism using Min Pun’s peer-reviewed journal.
The journalist’s five primary questions can help you keep a good track of your research sources, which are discussed by Richard Nordquist in his article.
BODY
I) I will go through the third edition of "Small Group Work in the Real World: A Practical Approach" by Mark Staller, Andrea Thorson-Hevle, and Bryan Hirayama, published by Kendall Hunt Company in 2017. On page 265, the authors reveal how a small group can gather relevant information (Staller, Thorson-Hevle, & Hirayama, 2017).
Subdivide research tasks among members.
If the group has five members, everyone can collect four ideas about the topic. When the group meets, they can combine all these sources and end up having about twenty-five ideas. For example, I would like each of the member to research and record five advantages of why getting valid and credible sources is crucial when writing a research paper. During the next meeting, the members will combine all their ideas to form one document.
Set appropriate deadline to allow members finish their work successfully. Every person in the group should participate equally.
Search credible sources on the Internet.
Individuals should avoid blogs and websites from unrecognized institutions. The best websites to use are those with .org, .gov, or .edu.
Discuss the materials obtained to avoid members duplicating similar information.
II) In his Journal of Political Science volume 21 “Plagiarism in Scientific Writing: Why It Is Important to Know and Avoid,” Min Pun emphasizes the importance of giving credit to any ideas borrowed fro...