Prac. Res. Quiz 1 Q2

Question 1

Establishes the foundation of your research paper

Answer 1

Research Introduction

Question 2

Introduces the topic and aims of your research paper

Answer 2

Research Introduction

Question 3

Gives an overview of the whole research paper.

Answer 3

Research Introduction

Question 4

A good ___________ will provide a solid foundation and encourage readers to continue on to the main parts of your paper—the methods, results, and discussion.

Answer 4

Introduction

Question 5

Discusses in depth about the topic.

Answer 5

Background of the Study

Question 6

Describes how the research question is identified from the context identified and why it is important to address the question.

Answer 6

Background of the Study

Question 7

The Introduction is based from CARS (_________________) Model by ____________.

Answer 7

Create a Research Space by John Swales

Question 8

This model attempts to explain and describe the organizational pattern of writing the introduction to scholarly research studies.

Answer 8

CARS model

Question 9

What are the three moves in CARS model?

Answer 9

Move 1: The Context
Move 2: The Problem
Move 3: The Solution

Question 10

Move. This is generally accomplished in two ways: by demonstrating that a general area of research is important, critical, interesting, problematic, relevant, or otherwise worthy of investigation and by introducing and reviewing key sources of prior research in that area to show where gaps exist or where prior research has been inadequate in addressing the research problem.

Answer 10

Move 1: The Context

Question 11

Move. Your goal is to explain the current state of scholarship in the field and answer the question, “Why is this general research area important?”

Answer 11

Move 1: The Context

Question 12

Three steps in Move 1: The Context

Answer 12

Step 1 - Claiming Centrality
Step 2 - Making Topic Generalizations
Step 3 - Reviewing Previous Items of Research

Question 13

Move 1 Steps. Asks the community to accept that the thesis topic is part of a lively, a significant or a well-established research area.

Answer 13

Step 1 - Claiming Centrality

Question 14

Move 1 Steps. Discusses the context of “today” thus the researcher makes statements about the current knowledge, practices or phenomena in the field.

Answer 14

Step 2 - Making Topic Generalizations

Question 15

Move 1 Steps. Relates what has been researched about the topic and who found it.

Answer 15

Step 3 - Reviewing Previous Items of Research

Question 16

Move. This action refers to making a clear argument that your particular piece of research is important and possesses value. Done by indicating gap in prev research, challenging accepted assumptions, raising a question, hypothesis, or by extending prev knowledge.

Answer 16

Move 2: The Problem

Question 17

What are the four types of Step 1 in Move 2: The Problem

Answer 17

Step 1A - Counter Claiming
Step 1B - Indicating a Gap
Step 1C - Asks Questions
Step 1D - Continuing a Tradition

Question 18

Move 2 Steps. Refutes or challenges earlier research by making a counter-claim. Frequently follows Move 1 Step 3.

Answer 18

Step 1A - Counter Claiming

Question 19

Move 2 Steps. Demonstrates that earlier research does not sufficiently address all existing questions or problems. Frequently follows Move 1 Step 2.

Answer 19

Step 1B - Indicating a Gap

Question 20

Move 2 Steps. Asks questions about previous research, suggesting that additional research needs to be done.

Answer 20

Step 1C - Asks Questions

Question 21

Move 2 Steps. Presents the research as a useful extension of existing research. Be careful of duplication of research. Signaled with logical connectors (therefore, hence, consequently, thus)

Answer 21

Step 1D - Continuing a Tradition

Question 22

Move. The final “move” is to announce the means by which your study will contribute new knowledge or new understanding in contrast to prior research on the topic. This is also where you describe the remaining organizational structure of the paper.

Answer 22

Move 3: The Solution

Question 23

What are the 3 steps in Move 3: The Solution

Answer 23

Step 1A - Outlining the Purpose
Step 1B - Announcing Present Research
Step 2 - Announcing the Principal Finding
Step 3 - Indicating the Structure of the Research Article

Question 24

Move 3 Steps 1. Indicates the main purpose of the current study. The writer introduces their solution to the problem described in Move 2.

Answer 24

Step 1A - Outlining the Purpose

Question 25

Move 3 Steps 1. Describes the research in the current article. The writer describes the aims in terms of what the research sets out to do.

Answer 25

Step 1B - Announcing Present Research

Question 26

Move 3 Steps. Presents the main conclusion of this research (ONLY IF RESEARCH IS DONE)

Answer 26

Step 2 - Announcing the Principal Finding

Question 27

Move 3 Steps. Previews the organization about the article.

Answer 27

Step 3 - Indicating the Structure of the Research Article

Question 28

You need to place your research topic within a bigger context. For instance, you can identify some strong findings that other researchers have written in the past that can help people understand why your topic is important. Give specific fact that have been documented about your research topic.
Usually 1-2 pages.

Answer 28

Background of the Research Study

Question 29

The ____ is that one or few paragraphs that pinpoint the exact problem that you plan to focus on. Usually 1-3 paragraphs. Starts with general background, states research gap.

Answer 29

Problem Statement

Question 30

It is in DECLARATIVE sentence, and cannot be in question form. It must have a core sentence.
“The problem is that..” “Little is known about..” “Existing research has failed to explore..” “Previous studies have not..”

Answer 30

Problem Statement

Question 31

These are the INTERROGATIVE sentences that give clear direction of the research study. They should help you address the major research problem that you have chosen.

Answer 31

Research Questions

Question 32

a. Each question should be ________. Do not state two questions in one.
b. You should have ______ research questions.
c. All the research questions should be written in the ______ (pov).

Answer 32

a. UNIQUE
b. 3 to 5
c. third person pov

Question 33

These parts should all be clearly interconnected. Starts with a short bg or intro. QLR verbs are used (“explore”, “describe”, “understand”) and nouns (“essence”, “lived experience”, “meaning”)

Answer 33

Purpose Statement

Question 34

This ends with a core statement that specifies what the study intends to achieve.
“The main purpose of this study is to..” “The goal of this study is to…” “In this study, we will explore…” “This study will help explore the essence of…”

Answer 34

Purpose Statement

Question 35

a. Setting boundaries around your planned research.
These boundaries are called _______(b).
It present a clear picture where your research will take place, what will be included and not.
Indicate context, time, place, position, and other indicators.

Answer 35

a. Scope and Limitations
b. DELIMITATIONS

Question 36

Whatever research we decide to undertake must aim to have an impact in the lives of people.
Research improves other people’s lives.
In your study, show how your study will improve people’s lives, their work, their behavior etc.

Answer 36

Significance of the Research

Question 37

It includes the importance of the study to researchers, practitioners and policymakers.
Include at least 3 reasons why the study adds to the scholarly research and literature, at least 3 reasons about how the study helps improve practice and at least 3 reasons the study will improve policy (Creswell, 1994).

Answer 37

Significance of the Research