ANSWERS
Workplace research starts with a specific _____________ or problem. The goal of the research
is to find, organize, and analyze information that will help you answer the question or solve the
problem. The best way to achieve that goal is to follow a _____________ process that helps you
identify exactly what your looking for and where to look for it. - ANS Question
Structured
How do you determine what info you need? - ANS analyze the research question and topic
identify audience concerns and needs
establish the scope of research
Define research activities
Develop a work plan
you may need to broaden the question to find the information you need - ANS true
Before doing in depth research to explore these specific questions you need to understand your
general topic by conducting back ground research - ANS true
Example Background Research Questions - ANS Page 276
Gaining a broader understanding of your topic can help you structure your __________ -
ANS Research
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, Analyzing the audience and other stakeholders enables you to consider the problem from their
_____ __ ______ and identify concerns you'll need to address. - ANS point of view
To analyze the audience answer these questions pg 276 - ANS Who is the primary audience
who is the secondary audience
who else may be affected by this problem or decision
what does the audience already know, and what do they need to know
what questions will your audience expect you to answer when you present the research
what sources will your audience expect you to consult
Which question is most important for your credibility - ANS " what sources will your
audience expect you to consult"
professional audience is more likely to value your information if you use professional and highly
credible sources including journals, websites, academic journals. - ANS true
your audience may expect you to conduct your own original research, such as interviewing
people with your topis - ANS true
scope - ANS The scope of a research study refers to the breadth and depth of the research.
Establishing the scope of the research also allows you you to define the _____________ of your
research - ANS limitations
Limitations - ANS are the characterisitcs of the research that prevent you from generalizing
your findings more broadly.
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