Thinking Activity : Research and Writing

 Thinking Activity : Research and Writing 

This blog is a  part of thinking activity in which  I am going to discuss about the following questions given by Prakruti Bhatt mam, Department of English, MKBU.

Que: 

In your opinion, should research always strive to achieve something new and creative or is it ok to pursue an existing direction and arrive at newer understanding of the same? In which one of these two categories would you classify the topic that you have chosen for your dissertation?

       According to me it is not Compulsory to do research on the new or creative writing but to a newer understanding of it is ok to pursue the  same existing direction. But one can also do research on New or Creative ones but there is no compulsion to do that only steps to follow. We can apply the same way but little bit different.

My Topic of Presentation is as followed; 'The Fusion of Jazz Age in the Select novels of American Literature' If we look at the topic of there its different and research is done but not  so much  its a unique topic and  in my topic about the specific topic in which I am trying to do is like to reveal the identity that women get more financial and Social freedom and which also allowed them to challenge. And its was a time literary development.

Here is the paraphrase version of the given paragraph in G-classroom as per the instruction.

“It’s unhelpful to separate any artistic form or movement from its influences and related works. When critics isolate practices from the contexts that shaped them, they risk developing a narrow perspective. While this may seem obvious, it’s important to revisit such basic truths, especially during periods of change. When something "new" appears, many of us tend to separate it from the contexts that significantly contribute to its creation. For example, how can we understand electronic literature without considering its connections to traditional literature, games, and sensory experiences? How can we critically examine anything without these reference points? While our capacity to explore everything may be limited, the best approach is to learn from the past, build on existing foundations, and focus on the elements we believe deserve more attention.”

Que:

Is the paraphrase approximately the same length as the original passage?

Ans.

Yes the paraphrase has the same length as the original passage given.

Que.

Has any part of the passage been copied word for word?

Ans.

Yes, few things are given the same, as in the above paraphrase and some words are the similar.

Que.

Does the paraphrase have the same meaning as the passage?

Ans.

Yes, the paraphrase has the same meaning as the passage.

Que.

What is the full form of CIS? Discuss some of the types of searches which can be employed to search for sources in a library equipped with CIS.

Ans.

The full form of CIS is the Central Information System, in which students or researchers can search the library through various searches.

Some of the key types of searches that can be employed include:

Basic Search (Keyword Search)

Users can enter specific words or phrases to find materials related to their topic. The system retrieves relevant books, articles, and documents based on keyword matches in titles, abstracts, or metadata.

Advanced Search

This allows for more refined searching using multiple parameters such as author, title, subject, publication date, and keywords. Users can combine terms with Boolean operators like AND, OR, NOT to narrow or broaden their search results.

Author Search

A search based on the name of an author helps users locate all works written by a particular scholar or researcher.

Title Search

Users can enter the exact title of a book or research paper to locate a specific source in the library’s catalog.

Subject-Based Search

Resources are often categorized under specific subjects or disciplines, allowing users to browse materials related to a particular area of study.

Catalog Search

This involves searching the library's database for books, journals, e-books, or multimedia resources available in the collection.

Full-Text Search

In digital libraries, CIS allows users to search within the actual text of electronic books, articles, and documents, making it easier to find specific information.

Citation Search

Researchers can look for materials that cite a particular work, helping them track academic discussions and the impact of a publication.

ISBN/ISSN Search

Users can search for books or journals using their unique International Standard Book Number (ISBN) or International Standard Serial Number (ISSN).

Date Range Search

Filtering search results by publication date helps users find the most recent studies or historical records within a particular time frame.

Library Location-Based Search

Some CIS-equipped libraries allow users to check where a physical book or resource is located within different sections of the library.

Multimedia Search

Users can look for non-textual resources like videos, audiobooks, and images stored within the library’s CIS.

Thank you!