What is Research and Why is it Necessary?

According to Cambridge University, research is studying a subject in detail to discover new information. It also means collecting valid data about a subject. It is necessary because apparently not all the information that we receive is true and to develop our knowledge of what we are learning. Therefore, we need to research the information to see if it is valid. There are steps to researching. First, find trusted sources on your subject you want to research, make sure to check on multiple sources. Use news, books, magazines, interview an expert, experts on the topic. Then make sure you are clear with the information, clarify the problem and the issue. After that, define the terms once you have your information.

Tips for Researching

A tip for researching is to use ‘.edu’ or ‘.gov’ websites, those websites are more accurate and effective because the information is from the governments and made for students. You can also try other pages for other websites, just check to be sure they are appropriate and you understand what you are reading. Researching for yourself is critical. The website, citationmachine.net, can help you find a website, the title, the author and the date it was made. Pak Dan and Ibu Hellena suggested we always try multiple sources before concluding that topic. For example, instead of using only the internet, it is better to find information from other sources like books. Interviewing an expert is another way to find primary information on your topic.

In conclusion, researching is a crucial part of learning and needs to be done correctly. Research Skills support our learning through this unit by helping us navigate through information to conclude. Since ‘How We Organize Ourselves’ is hefty on research, we found this skill useful. Remember, researching isn’t all just about searching websites and the internet, but it can be done traditionally, in ways such as interviewing experts, reading books and news, etc. Double-check the sources you use to ensure what you are finding is based on facts. We are so thankful that we were taught this skill explicitly by the Year 5 teachers, Pak Dan, and Ibu Hellena. Through this unit, we discovered why researching is a crucial part of learning, and how to do it correctly.

By:

Olivia, Belva, Khansa

Class 5A

Sources:

Citation Machine: “Citation Machine: Format & Generate Citations – APA, MLA, & Chicago.” Citation Machine: Format & Generate Citations – APA, MLA, & Chicago, www.citationmachine.net/.

What Is Research?: “What Is Research?” Www.hampshire.edu, www.hampshire.edu/dof/what-is-research.

Research Meaning: “RESEARCH: Meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary.” Cambridge Dictionary, dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/research?q=Research.

Reasons Why Research is Important: Zarah, Leann. “7 Reasons Why Research Is Important.” Owlcation, 13 Sept. 2019, owlcation.com/academia/Why-Research-is-Important-Within-and-Beyond-the-Academe.