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Now that you know how the library serves as the building block
for research and learning. Let's take a look a some basic research terms.
Upon completion of this module you will know the definitions for the following:
research, research paper, research topic,
hypothesis and thesis statement.
you will know how to validate a research hypothesis. You may be required
to complete a short written assignment after watching this program.
Check with your course professor. If you have difficulty completing the work,
please ask for help.
Here we go! Research - Research is
the careful and systematic study in a subject field
undertaken to discover facts or principles. It is a coalescing or bringing together
of facts and information. Research paper -
A research paper is a personal opinion augmented by facts and insights
obtained from other researchers. It represents the process
of turning a hunch or an opinion into a theory supported by evidence.
Research topic -
A research topic is the general subject matter of a research paper.
Research hypothesis - A research hypothesis is
an unproved theory tentatively accepted to explain certain facts or beliefs.
It may be referred to as a working hypothesis.
For example, "The Corvette is the best value in a sports car."
Thesis statement - A thesis statement is
an adjusted hypothesis based on the results of your research. For example,
"The Porsche Cayman is the best value in a sports car."
Note that the thesis statement differed from the original hypothesis.
Let's look at
how to validated a hypothesis. Firstly,
a hypothesis must require testing. Secondly, it must be testable
by using print and electronic library resources
And lastly, it must arguable. That is, it must be a statement
to which you can propose possible objections. Here are examples
of valid and invalid hypothesis. The Corvette is the
best value in a sports car is a valid hypothesis.
The Corvette is built by the Chevy Division of General Motors is an invalid hypothesis.