research myths and essentials for scad graduate theses
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SCAD Libraries explode six common myths about advanced research, and provide six helpful services and tools for thesis success.TRANSCRIPT
Research Myths and Research Essentials
for SCAD Graduate Theses
Six Research Myths Exploded
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Six Research Myths Exploded
Myth #1: I must be the only person who has no idea where to begin or what to even look for
Six Research Myths Exploded
Myth #1: I must be the only person who has no idea where to begin or what to even look for Truth: Everyone begins research with uncertainty
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Six Research Myths Exploded
Myth #2: I need to get all of my research done before I begin writing
Six Research Myths Exploded
Myth #2: I need to get all of my research done before I begin writing Truth: Research takes place throughout the project – not just at the beginning
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Six Research Myths Exploded
Myth #3: Once I begin researching I’m ‘stuck’ with that topic
Six Research Myths Exploded
Myth #3: Once I begin researching I’m ‘stuck’ with that topic Truth: It is normal and okay to make topic adjustments as you go along
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Six Research Myths Exploded
Myth #4: Somewhere I will find the perfect source that will address all of my research questions
Six Research Myths Exploded
Myth #4: Somewhere I will find the perfect source that will address all of my research questions Truth: Your thesis is a synthesis of many different ideas and sources. It’s up to you combine them in the final product.
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Six Research Myths Exploded
Myth #5: I already know what the conclusion is, now I just need a source that will support it
Six Research Myths Exploded
Myth #5: I already know what the conclusion is, now I just need a source that will support it Truth: Research = learning, exploring as well as verifying
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Six Research Myths Exploded
Myth #6: There is nothing you can’t find as long as you look hard enough
Six Research Myths Exploded
Myth #6: There is nothing you can’t find as long as you look hard enough Truth: Not everything has been documented (or is accessible)
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Six Essentials for Easing Research
Stress
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Essentials for Easing Research Stress
Reference Librarians “Ask A Librarian” for quick help Research consultations by appointment Refresh your skills with online workshops and research guides
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Essentials for Easing Research Stress
Start Early and Plan Ahead When it comes to research, better to take many small sips rather than a huge gulp!
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Essentials for Easing Research Stress
Use a Variety of Materials Your core sources should be scholarly… …but don’t limit yourself to only scholarly research
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Essentials for Easing Research Stress
Expand Beyond SCAD Libraries Worldcat Google Books Google Scholar InterLibrary Loan
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Essentials for Easing Research Stress
Stay Focused and Organized Useful apps and tools: Zotero and Mendeley Freedom and AntiSocial Assignment Calculators
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Essentials for Easing Research Stress
It’s up to you to be
Flexible Creative
Persistent
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Questions? Ask A Librarian!
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