Spread the loveScientific research is the cornerstone of knowledge and innovation, driving advancements in various fields, from medicine to technology to social sciences. If you’re looking to undertake a research project, breaking it down into manageable steps can help ensure that you stay organized and work efficiently. This article will walk you through the key steps to conducting successful scientific research. 1. Define Your Research Question The first step in conducting scientific research is identifying a clear, specific, and relevant research question. This should be a question that addresses an open problem or knowledge gap in your chosen field. Ask […]

Spread the loveAn Informal Reading Inventory (II) is a qualitative research instrument that was designed to measure reader engagement with a text. The II consists of twelve questions that ask about how much the reader enjoyed reading the text, what influenced the reader’s enjoyment, and what the reader learned from the text. The II has been found to be a reliable and valid measure of reader engagement with a text. It has been used in studies of fiction, non-fiction, and academic texts. The II has also been found to be a useful tool for measuring reader engagement across genres and […]

Spread the loveJason M Lodge, University of Melbourne and Anna Dabrowski, University of Melbourne Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are moving beyond the hype they generated in 2012. MOOCs are now reaching a point where they may soon find their niche in the educational ecosystem. One possibility being discussed is that MOOCs could be used as formal credit for high school. It appears as though secondary students are already engaging in MOOCs. Free online courses from some of the world’s top universities are being taken by high school students to supplement their study at school. However, while MOOCs can provide […]