How do you characterized a good research?

Answer 1

Good research is clear, organized. and easy for the reader to understand. The researcher will have paid close attention to detail and not have gone off topic in their studies.

Answer 2

15 Steps to Good Research

1. Define and articulate a research question (formulate a research hypothesis).

   How to Write a Thesis Statement (Indiana University)

2. Identify possible sources of information in many types and formats.

   Georgetown University Library's Guides to Resources by Subject

3. Judge the scope of the project.
4. Reevaluate the research question based on the nature and extent of information available and the parameters of the research project.
5. Select the most appropriate investigative methods (surveys, interviews, experiments) and research tools (periodical indexes, databases, websites).
6. Plan the research project.

   Overcoming Procrastination (University of Illinois)

7. Retrieve information using a variety of methods (draw on a repertoire of skills).
8. Refine the search strategy as necessary.
9. Write and organize useful notes and keep track of sources.

   Taking Notes from Research Reading (University of Toronto)

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10. Evaluate sources using appropriate criteria.

    Evaluating internet Sources

11. Synthesize, analyze and integrate information sources and prior knowledge.

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12. Revise hypothesis as necessary.
13. Use information effectively for a specific purpose.
14. Understand such issues as plagiarism, ownership of information (implications of copyright to some extent), and costs of information.

    Georgetown University Honor Council

    Copyright Basics from the Library of Congress

    Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Recognize and Avoid It from Indiana University

15. Cite properly and give credit for sources of ideas.

    MLA Bibliographic Form

    Turabian Bibliographic Form: Footnote/Endnote

    Turabian Bibliographic Form: Parenthetical Reference

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