| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page | Driscoll. “Introduction to Primary Research:
Observations, Surveys, and Interviews.” Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing, Volume 2, 2011, pp. 153-174. |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words | It begins by explaining that research is not defined the same in every situation. It explains the difference between secondary and primary research, and why it is important to consider. It then explains that primary research typically comes through one of three major categories: surveys, interviews and observations. The article explains why primary research can break certain ethical codes. The three things that are important when considering the ethics of a study are voluntary participation, confidentiality and anonymity, and researcher bias. It then explains why it is important to have a set plan for your primary research. That process includes narrowing your topic, developing research questions and choosing a data collection method. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. | Secondary research – studying what’s already been found
Primary research – studying something new, producing new articles and reports on a topic |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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It connect to the authors they typically had to use some form of secondary or primary research to come up with their articles. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. | How have you used primary research in the past? |