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Entrepreneurship (Ed23)

Welcome to the Entrepreneurship Course  Week 2 - Entrepreneurship Mindset  Research an industry of interest  Create the cover page, and cover letter (about yourself) for the Business Plan Project  Zero Dollar Challenge - Think of 10 ideas and bring them ...

Revision Checklist

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 4 - Quick Reference

Here is a check list of things to revise before submitting an assignment. Step 1: Go over the whole paper checking for the first element Step 2: Repeat for the next element. Checklist Formats: Garamond, 12 pt., Double-spaced, Margins Justified. Paragraph...

Types of Logic

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 3 - Science

Why Should I Care? Your understanding of a social problem depends on the type of logic you are using. The earthy – got both their feet on the ground – scientists would prefer an inductive approach. The distant – rather be in an office or a laboratory – scient...

Due Diligence – Business Research

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 2 - Sources

Why Should I Care? In the world of business, investors, analysts, lawyers and accountants need to know who they are doing business with. They often use the term 'due diligence' for the research work done prior to signing an important contract or transaction. ...

Writing Papers with Citations

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 2 - Sources

Why Should I Care? There are different types of papers which have differing objectives and formats. In any case, they are made up of a mix of your ideas, with the ideas of other writers. It is important to understand the type of paper you are writing, so that...

Popular Sources

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 2 - Sources

Why Should I Care? Popular sources can be very helpful in your research process, and maybe even as a source for your paper. You need to be careful about using them because they can be full of issues. This lesson has 4 parts Definitions Evaluating Grey Li...

Challenge - Millenials and Citations

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 2 - Sources

You are a teaching assistant in a local university. The coursework discusses how the police are portrayed in mass media in the 1990's and 2000's on TV shows such as America's Most Wanted, and COPS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxd0vp_DuV8 An 18 year-old...

How to Build Knowledge Scientifically?

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 3 - Science

Why Should I Care? How research is conducted can affect the results of a scientific project. It is important to understand the "how" of the scientific method, since so much knowledge is derived from science. Understanding how science is done, and how it has e...

What is Science?

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 3 - Science

Why Should I Care? The scientific revolution is one of humanity's most important events. It is a philosophical revolution which has accelerated humanity's ability to develop new knowledge, and new technologies, at rapidly increasing rates. The scientific meth...

Social Science Paper Template

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 4 - Quick Reference

This template will not make for an interesting read, but all the nuts and bolts are there. APA style. Not for argumentative or thesis essays. Title Includes Topic, Method, Question, Sample Subtitle Identifies the Assignment (if multiple parts) ...

The Proposal

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 2 - Sources

Why Should I Care? Your research project may need to be presented to a review board for academic approval, or for financial considerations. In this case you would be required to provide a proposal. This is a short text, where you map out what you would do if ...

Writing English in Quebec

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 1 - Skills

Why Should I Care? Students who are in Quebec and writing papers in English are in a special situation. It is important that you follow English writing rules. However, many official names, and documents are in French and may not always be translated or availa...

Innovatank Style Guide

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 4 - Quick Reference

Not sure how to format your paper? Here are a few short notes on what most professors expect in your papers. Paragraph Formats: One argument per paragraph 2-4 paragraphs per page (rule of thumb) Indent first line Serif font, such as Times New Roman / Ga...

APA Style

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 2 - Sources

Why Should I Care? Some journals (and academics in that same field) use the APA style, which is useful to know. The Basics APA stands for American Psychology Association. This group of psychologists share a common style for the publishing of papers, which a...

MLA Style

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 2 - Sources

Why Should I Care? Some journals (and academics in that same field) use the MLA style, which is useful to know. Many teachers in college and university will expect papers to be produced using the MLA style. The Basics MLA stands for Modern Literature Associ...

Classic Essay Style

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 2 - Sources

Why Should I Care? If the style is not specified, you can fall back on this style which uses classical rules of essay presentation. The Basics You want a clean, crisp presentation, with simple enough language that almost anyone can understand. The style in...

Academic Sources

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 2 - Sources

Why Should I Care? Academics insist on a neutral tone in academic papers and monographs. They usually don't appreciate screaming headlines, aggressive statements, and overly enthusiastic comment. They wish to appear non-partisan, unbiased, independent, and ob...

Note Taking for a Research Project and Organizing Information

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 1 - Skills

Why Should I Care? Scribbling notes like a madman? Losing your mind with an endless document of copy-pasted information? Going over paragraphs and wondering where you got the information? Can't locate the author of a text? There is a better way. There are te...

The Literature Review

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 2 - Sources

Why Should I Care? A very common assignment in colleges and universities is to ask students to write a Literature Review. Once you learn how to prepare the work, write the paper, and format the text appropriately, you will be unstoppable on any campus. This ...

Research Power

Introduction to Social Science Research Section 3 - Science

Why Should I Care? The scientific strength, or power, of your research depends on several key traits of your methodology. The stronger the method: the more credible your results and conclusions. This lesson has 5 parts Definitions Exploratory Research D...