Plagiarism, Research Skills and the Role of Assessment and Feedback

Case Study Kimberly Greenway Liberty University According to the course syllabus we were introduced to the techniques of psychological research. This course was able to provide an understanding of how research is done, and what methods we can use to do so. By having a clear understanding of research and techniques used, it allows us to communicate effectively in regards to ideas behind the research process. In this paper, I will use myself as the case study to examine exactly what I learned about research.

3.1 Methodology/Methodological approach Research methodology and methodological approaches that is, the structured process of conducting research and the overall concepts and theories which underpin research respectively (Bryman, 2008), occupy a central position in the research process as they are both shaped by and translate the researcher’s epistemological position. Epistemology then refers to a researcher’s philosophical stance about the nature, derivation and scope of knowledge (Gilbert, 2008). These positions are seldom ‘spelt out’ but rather understood in the matter of research methodology and approach (Sarantakos, 2005).

What I have learned about research at an introductory level is that research is finding out about things we do not

In Andrea A. Lunsford 's book Easy Writer, she describes how to conduct research and evaluate source material. In addition to informing the reader of the proper ways to incorporate source materials into an article, and concludes with how to write a researched paper. Lunsford begins chapter 37 "Conducting Research", with a detailed explanation of how a writer should start to the research process. First, Lunsford informs the reader to analyze the research assignment, research a question to answer, and then to form a hypothesis. Then, Lunsford details how to perform each of these steps, beginning with the questions a writer need to ask themselves vital to the research process. These questions include information on the purpose of the research project, the target audience, and the interests or assumptions of the audience. After that, the author asks the reader to question their own attitude, feelings, and influences on the topic. Some other questions Lunsford advises the reader to answer before beginning a research project include the amount and types of evidence needed to influence their audience. As well as, questions related to the time and length of the research project. Next, Lunsford explains to the reader how to formulate a question and hypothesis for a research project. This process is begun by finding a topic and, then narrowing it down to an issue from which a question and hypothesis can be generated. Lunsford recommends that writers also plan out their research

Research is defined as a ‘systematic, critical and self-critical enquiry that aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge’ (Stenhouse cited by Grigg, 2015). Critics argue that professional enquiry in the teaching industry is lacking in teachers using action research on a regular basis, which ultimately would improve the quality of teaching (Burgess cited by Grigg, 2015). However, as educational theory is always changing

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"When plagiarism is a plea for help" written by Helen Rubinsein is an argument focusing on informing the teachers and professors about how to deal with student’s plagiarism, helping and understanding troubles behind them. This article is mainly about an professor’s inner struggles and conflicts with one of his students named Susan. Susan is a student, who always make up excuses for failing to attend class. She was also one of the students who attempted plagiarism. Professor gave Susan a “F” and struggled between whether to report her to the dean or not. After Susan died from overdose drug, professor felt guilty about giving her a “F”, and later noticed the behind meaning of plagiarism is powerless, so why fail them when you can help them pass?

Kapil C. Mathur, MBA Research can be defined as the search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, with an open mind, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories. Research can be divided into different steps in order to understand the whole process more in depth. The first step towards conducting research is to observe. Consistst of the subject area of ones interest and following that subject area to conduct subject related research. The subject area should not be randomly chosen since it requires reading a vast amount of

Students need to be able to work out whether a piece of research is suitable before they using the information they find on the internet for assignments and research. For that reason, it is important to judge its accuracy and to establish that the information comes from a reliable and appropriate source. This is where the ability to critically think is important. Critical thinking enables the reader to identify the strength and weaknesses of the quality of a book, article or any other materials (Hughes, 2008). Therefore, students need to adopt a more questioning approach to what they have read and heard, in order, to adopt a questioning approach (Ellis, 2016). Having a tool by which to examine a book, article or any other materials can be helpful. Materials may require being subject to critical appraisal. This can be facilitated through the adoption of a critical appraisal tool. Critical appraisal tools can be used to guide the reader through a set of six strategic questions “who, what, when, where why and how”. Strategic questions will enable the reader to evaluate the books articles and other materials in a more thoughtful balanced way (Aveyard, Sharp and Woolliams, 2015).

The research process is the first step for any research paper. Research is the process of discovering what you believe. When researching a topic, the goal is not to confirm what you already believe, but to investigate a subject and find what you believe. Research should be approached with an open mind to understand why people believe something other than you. Understanding what facts help or hurt your beliefs are key to building a strong report.

Evaluating Bias in Research Extending human knowledge in research can be challenging when an individual don’t have no systems to go by. In planning a research's design, sociologists use various of different formulas to help students analyze and understand the steps they will need to collect data. Studies have shown when investigating scientific merits, it is critical to think about bias. Even though, the quality of research topics or questions that can be asked are researchable, many of them can be endless. However, unless you grasp how to frame your question properly, by following the first stage in the student's guide to research, you will master the formula of how to proceed.

Research seems very useful, even with just the smallest types of questions. "Why did this person do that?" "How?" These types of questions can actually help you understand more prior to your reading. In my story "Lost Boy, Lost Girl," by John Bul Dau, research was actually a very vital part because before reading the story, the story actually made a lot of sense due to researching all about John Bul Dau, and the Second Sudanese Civil War. Also, I am able to understand what the definition of a Lost Boy in Sudan, and the setting as well. What I mean is that I was able to picture how the area was nothing like it is in America. Rural deserts everywhere, and no light bulbs, flush toilets, electronics, not even metal and brick housing! To simplify,

Introduction Within this assignment there will be a clear demonstration and understanding of the concept of research in relation to the acquisition of underpinning knowledge appropriate to my programme of study. I will also be undertaking a comparative analysis of the nature and validity of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

In my college career I have spent a lot of time reading the research findings of other people. Whether reading an original study, taking notes on a lecture that summarizes research, or reading a textbook chapter that describes the latest knowledge in a particular field, I have been on the receiving end of other people’s research. Finally, in this class, I have performed my own primary research, and created new knowledge with my group. By doing this I have learned so much about research, and about myself, from the process of conceptualizing and then executing original research studies.

Over the last seven weeks students have dove into the study of research, receiving an introduction to a deeper level of conducting and reinterpreting different research methods. Questions such as, “What have you learned about research at an introductory level?” and “How do you evaluate or critique this from a biblical, Christian perspective?” will be answered in the personal case study that will be conducted on myself. The fascinating thing about research is that every individual conducts it in a different way. Though the case study helps set up a problem-answer- solution type model, individuals use personal explanations in illustrating the problem and indicating a means to solve this problem within the case study itself. The information that I have observed at an introductory level has been briefly composed in this case study.