Basics

WHAT IS RESEARCH?

The starting point of a research is the selection of a research topic and problem. Identifying a suitable topic for…

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Applied and Basic Research

The choice between applied and basic research is a watershed career decision. Perhaps it is to be expected that the…

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Big Science versus Little Science

As the geometric growth in number of scientists collides with the linear growth in available science funding, debate is inevitable…

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Human Learning Styles

Everyone is unique, as people and as learners. If you can identify your instinctive approach to learning, you will be…

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Evaluating Information – Applying the “Craap” Test

When you search for information, you’re going to find lots of it . . . but is it good information?…

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Note-taking

Why take notes? Note-taking is part of the learning process and a skill all students need to master to have…

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A Guide to Critical Thinking

WHAT ARE THE ISSUE AND THE CONCLUSION? Before we evaluate someone’s reasoning, we must first find it. Doing so sounds…

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