Deductive and inductive approaches in research

Hello, dear students, here we are again with a new assignment:

You have to search on-line for examples of deductive and inductive research.

Remember the example of the monkeys in the zoo and the arrival of the new alpha male, as an inductive approach to the problem of investigation.

Examples, no definitions.

See you later,

Convergent and divergent thinking

What is the definition of convergent thinking?
What is the definition of divergent thinking?

Look up in an online dictionary or other source and send your definitions.

Review your classmates definitions so you don't repeat the same dictionaries or sources.
Remember: short, concise, clear definitions. And add your source.

Have a nice day!!!

My hypothesis

In class we began writing our research hypothesis.

According to the Merriam-Webster's Learner's dictionary, Hypothesis means:

Hy·poth·e·sis /ˌhaɪˈpɑ:θəsəs/ noun

plural hy·poth·e·ses /-əˌsi:z/

[count] : an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion
Examples of use:
▪ Other chemists rejected his hypothesis. ▪ put forward a hypothesis = advance a hypothesis ▪ Their hypothesis is that watching excessive amounts of television reduces a person's ability to concentrate. ▪ The results of the experiment did not support/confirm his hypothesis

The assigned homework was to finish and share them in this blog.
So, send them please to comments.

See you later,

My topic, time and space limits...and the purpose on my research

Dear student, remember you have to justify your topic and complete the sentence:
"The purpose of my research is ..."

Click on comments and send your homework.

Regards,
Norbert

My name, my topic, my future profession

Dear students of group 608  Welcome to this course.
Remember: write your name, your plan to finish high school and
future studies.
Of course, you can do it in Spanish.
Click on comentarios.
See you later,
Norbert

Index

1.- Selecting and delimiting the research topic (your first pre-index)

     1.1.-Factors to consider in the choice of a research topic
     1.2.-The research protocol 

     1.3.-My first pre-index

2.- Critical thinking to construct my research
     2.1 Brain hemispheres
     2.2 Convergent and divergent thinking
     2.3 Critical thinking
     2.4 Reviewing my pre-index
3.- Methods, approaches and research terminology

4.-Calendar of activities (Working plan)

5.-Reading and writing strategies: Topic paragraph, topic sentence, main and secondary ideas

6.-Essay, monograph and research report 
7.-Research and selection of information
8.-Citing, footnotes and page numbering

9.-PPT and the public presentation (15 slides)

Welcome English III groups

Dear students, we are about to begin a new course. This semester I will have the opportunity to work with groups 601, 602 and 604. In this blog you will find aids, sources and important links related to the program.
Every week I will update the blog according to what we see in class.
English III is a course aimed to help students develop basic research strategies. Since most of you are about to finish high school and present your final work (Problema Eje), this space will be devoted to guide and help you in this process.
Every entry will show an important feature or step for your acquisition of strategies as a researcher. I really expect this course helps you achieve your academic goals in this semester.

Best regards,
Norberto Morales

Key words: research, strategy, aids, sources