In Kingdom 1 you learned how to carry out research. Here is a reminder of why you should carry our research and the steps you should follow when carrying out research.
Why research?
In order to fully inform yourself of a particular subject or topic, you must investigate the topic. This means finding out more about the topic you have chosen. Actively seeking out information is an important part of the learning process.
How do I begin?
Decide which form of research best suits your needs. For example, if you are researching a topic to present to your class, you may wish to find information from sources such as the library or the internet. If you are researching a topic that relates to your classmates, you might use an interview or survey to find out their opinions.
Primary research
Primary research is when you find information for yourself, instead of relying on other sources. Forms of primary research include:
inviting someone to share their knowledge or experience by writing letters and sending emails
carrying out an interview conducting a survey.
How do I carry out a survey? 1. Make a list of relevant questions.
Work alone or with a group to decide which questions will help you to gather information.
2. Ask the questions.
When you have chosen the questions, present them to the group. The group may fill out a paper or online questionnaire.
3. Analyse the results.
Gather your results. You may wish to convert figures to percentages in order to present your findings later on.
4. Present your findings.
Show your results using a table, graph or chart. You may also wish to quote responses to the questions as part of your presentation.
Secondary research
Secondary research is when you use sources to gather information. Forms of secondary research include:
gathering official facts and statistics from organisations or groups watching documentaries reading information in books using the internet to find information.
