Introduction to Research for Practical Research 1

Research

Research is a systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information to solve problems or answer questions.

Inquiry

Inquiry requires asking a question or problem.

Accuracy

Ensuring data collected from a survey is recorded precisely without errors.

Objectivity

Reporting survey results without personal bias.

Clarity

Using straightforward language in a research report.

Timeliness

Conducting research with updated content and information.

Systematic

Following a detailed research plan and its intended structure properly.

Relevance

Studying a new teaching method to improve education (The study must be useful).

Honesty

Truthfully presenting data without manipulation.

Integrity

Keeping promises regarding research publication timelines.

Carefulness

Double-checking data entries to prevent errors.

Openness

Sharing research findings with peers for feedback.

Respect for Intellectual Property

Citing all sources used in the research.

Confidentiality

Protecting participant identities in a study.

Responsible Publication

Publishing findings that contribute to scientific knowledge.

Responsible Mentoring

Guiding students through the research process ethically.

Respect for Colleagues

Collaborating with peers respectfully.

Non-Discrimination

Providing equal opportunities in research participation.

Social Responsibility

Conducting research that benefits society.

Competence

Continuously improving research skills.

Legality

Adhering to laws regarding data collection.

Animal Care

Ensuring humane treatment of animals in research.

Honesty

Ethical: Accurately reporting research data. Unethical: Falsifying results to support a hypothesis.

Objectivity

Ethical: Analyzing data without letting personal beliefs influence conclusions. Unethical: Manipulating data to fit a desired outcome.

Integrity

Ethical: Adhering to agreed deadlines for submitting research findings. Unethical: Plagiarizing another researcher's work.

Carefulness

Ethical: Double-checking all data entries for accuracy. Unethical: Rushing through analysis, leading to errors.

Openness

Ethical: Sharing data and methods for peer review. Unethical: Withholding crucial data from the scientific community.

Respect for Intellectual Property

Ethical: Citing all sources used in research. Unethical: Using someone's work without proper attribution.

Confidentiality

Ethical: Keeping participant data private and secure. Unethical: Sharing confidential information without consent.

Responsible Publication

Ethical: Publishing to contribute to scientific knowledge. Unethical: Publishing the same research in multiple journals to increase publication count.

Responsible Mentoring

Ethical: Providing constructive feedback to students. Unethical: Ignoring a student's request for guidance on research ethics.

Respect for Colleagues

Ethical: Collaborating respectfully with fellow researchers. Unethical: Sabotaging a colleague's work for personal gain.

Non-Discrimination

Ethical: Offering equal research opportunities to all qualified individuals. Unethical: Excluding participants based on race or gender.

Social Responsibility

Ethical: Conducting research that benefits society. Unethical: Performing research that could harm the public without mitigation.

Competence

Ethical: Continuously improving skills relevant to the research. Unethical: Conducting research without sufficient expertise.

Legality

Ethical: Following laws regarding data privacy. Unethical: Ignoring legal requirements for conducting research.

Animal Care

Ethical: Ensuring humane treatment of animals in research. Unethical: Conducting unnecessary or cruel animal experiments.

Human Subjects Protection

Ethical: Obtaining informed consent and minimizing risks. Unethical: Conducting experiments on humans without their knowledge or consent.

IMRaD Structure

Introduction: States the research problem. Methodology: Describes the research process. Results: Presents the findings. Discussion: Interprets the results.

Traditional Structure

Introduction: Background and objectives. Review of Related Literature & Studies: Existing research. Research Methodology & Design: Research methods. Presentation, Analysis, & Interpretation of data: Findings & result. Summary of Findings, Conclusion, & Recommendation: Implications and summary.