Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Overview of key themes and concepts to be discussed.

Main Topics

Topic 1: Importance of Research

• Research shapes knowledge in every field.
• It is essential for advancing technology and solving societal problems.
• Key processes in research: hypothesis formation, experimentation, analysis.

Topic 2: Critical Thinking

• Definition: the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue.
• Importance in academic studies and everyday decisions.
• Techniques to improve critical thinking:
  • Question assumptions.
  • Evaluate evidence.
  • Consider alternative viewpoints.

Topic 3: The Research Process

• Steps in conducting research:
  1. Identify a problem.
  2. Conduct background research.
  3. Formulate a hypothesis.
  4. Design an experiment.
  5. Analyze data.
  6. Share findings.
• Importance of each step in generating reliable results.

Topic 4: Ethics in Research

• Understanding of ethical considerations:
  • Informed consent.
  • Confidentiality.
  • Avoiding plagiarism.
• The role of ethics in maintaining public trust in research.

Conclusion

• Recap of the significance of research and critical thinking.
• Encouragement to engage in ethical and thorough research practices.

Questions & Discussion

• Open floor for questions.
• Encouragement for students to share their insights and experiences related to research and critical thinking.