Author Question: What is the advantage of doing background research before conducting research on specific ... (Read 55 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

What is the advantage of doing background research before conducting research on specific information?

A) The primary and secondary audiences can be identified
B) Areas of weakness can be identified and team members can be added to address those areas
C) Writing the report can begin, and any other research needed will be minor
D) Background research may help you structure the rest of the research
E) An outline of the report or proposal can be developed

Question 2

What is the first step in preparing to research a topic or issue?

A) Analyze the research question and topic
B) Identify background research questions
C) Identify audience concerns and needs
D) Establish the scope of the research
E) Define research activities

dudman123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) You may not directly include the results of this background research in your final presentation or report. However, gaining a broader understanding of your topic can help you structure your research.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Be sure you have a good understanding of your major research question or problem as well as the assumptions it is based upon. You may need to broaden the question to find the information you need.