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  • @nev4696
    @nev4696 4 роки тому +1898

    Researching how to research

  • @sambailie4773
    @sambailie4773 4 роки тому +231

    When I was at university my dissertation supervisor told me to "start writing..... Just write and stop the research" as I was overwhelmed by researching and was convinced I still hadn't researched enough. My supervisor was so right. I just needed to actually make a start and the rest would take care of itself. Turned out I loved writing my dissertation.

    • @flibbertygibbette
      @flibbertygibbette 2 роки тому +10

      Learning when to stop researching is indeed as important a skill as learning how to research. My supervisor said this to me, and I often have to say it to my grad students.

    • @imanf1700
      @imanf1700 Рік тому +3

      this is really helpful as im a third year and basically always spend too long researching lol

    • @sambailie4773
      @sambailie4773 Рік тому +1

      @@imanf1700 I'm betting you're a perfectionist.

    • @brigidspencer5123
      @brigidspencer5123 Рік тому

      @@sambailie4773I know that I am a perfectionist and it can be debilitating.

  • @cireshicata
    @cireshicata 5 років тому +243

    I wish I knew this while at uni. They didn't teach us anything about researching back then.

    • @luisbaez9402
      @luisbaez9402 4 роки тому +33

      They still don’t.

    • @nellydelacruz9455
      @nellydelacruz9455 4 роки тому +15

      Luis Baez I agree!! You pay to get educated but ended up teaching yourself instead.

    • @Johanyohann
      @Johanyohann 4 роки тому +17

      @@nellydelacruz9455 "I pay thousands of dollar to teach myself" is pretty much college

    • @saltedwater5655
      @saltedwater5655 3 роки тому +3

      They still don't. That's why I'm here.

    • @saltedwater5655
      @saltedwater5655 3 роки тому +1

      @@Johanyohann THIS.

  • @luke28
    @luke28 5 років тому +65

    This is a very good video Cinzia! I totally agree, especially when you say that researching and writing an essay isn't about being the most original indie academic but rather about demonstrating a deep primary understanding of your text! I wish I would have had this video when I myself started studying!

  • @pinkturtle61
    @pinkturtle61 2 роки тому +37

    I’m so glad I found this before going to Uni, I research loads anyway for fun and have since I was about 12, but I do find tips useful and like writing essays about the topics. Thanks, this was really helpful, I’ll definitely stick around your channel!

  • @rarroo2122
    @rarroo2122 2 роки тому +26

    I'm so tired of spending ages on projects and then procrastinating because I'm anxious about how long they'll take. Loving these tips and your pretty background! Thank you! :)

  • @GhostCake27
    @GhostCake27 3 роки тому +12

    So glad to find videos like these. My parents and older gens always talk about learning to research in high school but we were never taught. Just how to google a question. Then when I got to college and was expected to know how I was and still am kinda lost

  • @sofiainez7684
    @sofiainez7684 5 років тому +36

    this is incredibly useful to me as an english undergrad student. thank you Cinzia!! would love to see more like it :)

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois  5 років тому

      I’m so glad, Sofia! Thank you, best of luck at uni 😊

    • @sofiainez7684
      @sofiainez7684 5 років тому

      Cinzia DuBois Thank you!💕

  • @jinsuk4450
    @jinsuk4450 4 роки тому +23

    i've been struggling with this for years, and am so glad to have found this video! i literally cried when u said it is perfectly normal to be in that situation! thank you for the video!

    • @clickprofileimage
      @clickprofileimage 3 роки тому

      Hey, are school assignments stressing you up? Having trouble juggling classes with work/life? Send me an email, and I will help you out. (maryjoykimmy@gmail.com). Do it and you'll never have to worry about good grades or deadlines ever again. (maryjoykimmy@gmail.com).

  • @jewelz8023
    @jewelz8023 3 роки тому +6

    literally bless your soul- i've been freaking abt my bg research essay and this gave me some direction to go. i dont think i can thank you enough

  • @CinziaDuBois
    @CinziaDuBois  4 роки тому +9

    'How to Write an Effective Essay' can be found here: ua-cam.com/video/CKcQSes3Je8/v-deo.html

  • @laurabratisax596
    @laurabratisax596 3 роки тому +10

    To get through my bachelor’s, I had to learn to write without relying on research. To read my annotated bibliography, then forget about it. It helped me to mentalize and direct my research in the direction I wanted it to go. If I researched and then changed as I went along, I would fear plagiarizing again. That being said, that was where my writing was leaning toward in grad school.

  • @mae271090
    @mae271090 2 роки тому +1

    thank you for the video😊 i just spent the whole weekend researching my topic went into a rabbit hole... got so stressed and overwhelmed with alot of journals i went through with zero results. This helped me alot. thank you

  • @tgstar8424
    @tgstar8424 Місяць тому

    This gotta be one of the best videos I've seen on researching. Thanks a lot

  • @Irene_ATF
    @Irene_ATF Місяць тому

    i'm 25 and going back to college and i'm trying to give myself a youtube crash course on everything i've forgotten. your channel is fantastic thank you so much

  • @mrscoopemallnight9327
    @mrscoopemallnight9327 2 роки тому +2

    Researching how to research for my research assignment literally

  • @swanoflove6833
    @swanoflove6833 Рік тому +2

    I feel so dumb when it comes to research! I don't know why but I have a really hard time knowing where to start, and how to find more information . . the main research 'habit' (if you could call it that) is simply just asking google the question, but many times that can be hard find what I need and I want to change that! Being able to find your own information and do valuable research is such an important skill for everything, its definitely something I could improve upon!

  • @zoexu3035
    @zoexu3035 5 років тому +5

    Thank you so much for making this video!! It’s really super helpful! I was never trained systematically on how to conduct research so I always did it based on my own assumption. Glad to know I actually did something right and even more glad to get really useful advice from you!

  • @ruesparks
    @ruesparks 3 місяці тому

    I’m researching how to organize research for writing a fiction book, so not exactly the same, but this was still super helpful. It’s been a loooong time since I graduated and I don’t think I was ever great at organizing research. Thank you for this!

  • @LampWaters
    @LampWaters Рік тому

    I couldn't agree more with your intro. Spot on. I told my mother inlaw today im researching how to research.

  • @ireneg4515
    @ireneg4515 5 років тому +2

    This was so clear and useful! Yes to all the other potential videos you mentioned! Thank you for your work x

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois  5 років тому +1

      Yay! I'm so glad you liked it Irene (: Thank you x

  • @erinvaianisi9729
    @erinvaianisi9729 5 років тому +1

    This is such a helpful video! I can't wait for other videos in this essay writing/research series! I think it would be interesting if you demonstrated how to outline a paper before writing as well

    • @erinvaianisi9729
      @erinvaianisi9729 5 років тому

      Also it would be helpful to learn how to spot gaps in your own work. when i read my essay back to myself, it makes sense to me but then a professor will mark down any gaps in my research. the professor's comments make sense afterwards, i'm just hoping to have some sort of method that better finds these gaps before i submit!

    • @erinvaianisi9729
      @erinvaianisi9729 5 років тому

      Also it would be helpful to learn how to spot gaps in your own work. when i read my essay back to myself, it makes sense to me but then a professor will mark down any gaps in my research. the professor's comments make sense afterwards, i'm just hoping to have some sort of method that better finds these gaps before i submit!

  • @Kbaltrush
    @Kbaltrush 4 роки тому +1

    So true! All my years as a student and working in higher education, this skill was woefully under-served

  • @francescaolea2711
    @francescaolea2711 Рік тому +1

    Im a freshman in highschool and our school makes us do a mini high school thesis before our junior and senior year, i have 2 months to do it and i have no idea where to start. And now im here 😅

  • @adindubose
    @adindubose Рік тому

    That introduction resulted in a very satisfying exhale, I really did think it was just me

  • @KeenanMag1
    @KeenanMag1 3 роки тому +1

    Pro tip: Write your essay WHILE your research! Best tip ever.

  • @queenmalika8816
    @queenmalika8816 2 роки тому

    I am at the uni right now, and doing my assessment, I am crying for

  • @clairespence4796
    @clairespence4796 3 роки тому +1

    Hey have u released your video on how to read an essay/paper about write your essay as u research. Would love to know more about this

  • @belindaelisa5618
    @belindaelisa5618 Рік тому +1

    A lot of your videos are titled with questions that can be answered by 'Billy' Eduard Albert Meier (BEAM) & The Plejaren. Billy Meier is 86 years old and has written over 60 books (all German, some of them bilingual, with German on the left side and English on the right). There are people who spend everyday of their lives studying his material, which collectively is called "The Spiritual Teaching." He also has contact reports with the Plejaren, which has lasted for decades and will continue until the year 2029.

  • @hannabriscoe3062
    @hannabriscoe3062 4 роки тому +4

    Thankyou so much! This video was so helpful and now I feel I can finish my research paper with a plan!!!😁

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois  4 роки тому +1

      You're welcome! I'm glad it helped :D

  • @daley72003
    @daley72003 4 роки тому +36

    I am a shit reader and writer and struggle so much 😭 in the last year of degree and hoping for a miracle. Just hoping I'll find some good stuff to read

    • @Harikp6
      @Harikp6 4 роки тому +2

      Don't under estimate urself dude!

    • @DJam-fs1sm
      @DJam-fs1sm 4 роки тому +1

      Did you start your research paper?

    • @daley72003
      @daley72003 4 роки тому

      @@DJam-fs1sm Hi I have started it yes so far it's not too bad.

    • @daley72003
      @daley72003 4 роки тому

      @@Harikp6 Yes that's my biggest downfall I always doubt myself.

    • @Cycleplayer117
      @Cycleplayer117 3 роки тому

      @@daley72003 you can do it just keep trying to find a way

  • @harperho9158
    @harperho9158 2 роки тому

    Really helpful, thank u! Stop me from over archiving and just start writing my essay as my research

  • @brigidspencer5123
    @brigidspencer5123 Рік тому

    Wonderful! I will be starting my masters degree soon and I am so happy I found your channel!❤

  • @sunflower260285
    @sunflower260285 4 роки тому +5

    00:00-00:15 how relatable that is me. So overwhelmed I want to just throw in the towel.

  • @naveenswarnkar4180
    @naveenswarnkar4180 2 роки тому

    Lot of Books behind your background, I love it! Keep it up ma'am!

  • @shellspinelovee
    @shellspinelovee 5 місяців тому

    I'm WAY OFF the target audience for your video, as a middle schooler who is in (almost) all aspects clueless about his future. I write for fun, and love getting into research.
    In your essay video, you said "I should write every essay as though I'm writing a letter to a dear friend who has no bloody clue what I'm talking about." I talk... plenty to my friends about my near obsessions and rabbit hole descents that take up much of my time: David Bowie, silent films, ABBA, Federico García Lorca (that's a new one!), Ouran High School Host Club, Oscar Wilde, and tidbits of history/pop culture. I want to take the next step further by introducing these extraordinary people, projects, and events to more than just half-interested circles in my small school. And writing is one of the ways I will express these topics. To do so, I'll have to change my approaches to non-fiction writing. I'm a very disorganized but passionate thinker. Your tip about writing and researching really stood out to me, and I find most of your tips helpful, so I've taken the time to jot down your advice in my notebook. I hope to fill the rest of the pages with my stories, essays, and drawings that will (hopefully) bring others as much happiness as they bring me.
    Thank you! And one day I might use the college advice, too.

  • @netdaefbigfan900
    @netdaefbigfan900 4 роки тому +1

    it is my first time to see u.
    although my english is not strong enough , i can understand totally.
    and thank you.

  • @himesilva
    @himesilva 2 роки тому +1

    How am I supposed to have a semi-original concept if I have to go off of other, more informed people's writings who have access to the latest findings in the field before I ever could?

  • @googleguy-ft8xh
    @googleguy-ft8xh 2 роки тому

    This is the first video, article, book etc, that actually addressed my problems. Over researching actually did me well for once lol

  • @hannahbarteck2602
    @hannahbarteck2602 2 роки тому

    Write WHILE you research?! I'v never tried this but oh my goodness does it make sense. Implementing that now.

  • @zdudex
    @zdudex Рік тому +1

    Very helpful, thank you.

  • @isaportrasdaspaginas719
    @isaportrasdaspaginas719 3 роки тому +6

    The awkward moment when you realize that you don’t even know how to research, but you are actually researching how to do it...

  • @naim1045
    @naim1045 4 роки тому

    You are the best and from now i will take your ideas to become an excellent student in research
    All the best
    Will watch all your videos dear

  • @helencaleb2188
    @helencaleb2188 6 місяців тому

    This is a five year old video yet the first 30 seconds describes me at this very moment!

  • @profelli181
    @profelli181 4 роки тому +7

    thank you mam stay blessed love,respect

  • @whatdoyoulivefor735
    @whatdoyoulivefor735 5 років тому +1

    I eagerly subscribed to your second channel before realizing that it hasn't any content. 'Sup with that.

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois  5 років тому +2

      No one watched the videos on my second channel so I uploaded all of the second channel videos to this channel.

    • @whatdoyoulivefor735
      @whatdoyoulivefor735 5 років тому

      @@CinziaDuBois oh good. I'm glad you didn't delete anything! Excited to explore your content.

  • @aappaapp6627
    @aappaapp6627 2 роки тому +1

    Instead of a Spotify wrapped I need a JSTOR wrapped lol

  • @monacojay
    @monacojay 3 роки тому +1

    This is the most helpful video of my whole life thank you so much

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois  3 роки тому +1

      Glad it helped

    • @clickprofileimage
      @clickprofileimage 3 роки тому

      Hey, are school assignments stressing you up? Having trouble juggling classes with work/life? Send me an email, and I will help you out. (maryjoykimmy@gmail.com). Do it and you'll never have to worry about good grades or deadlines ever again. (maryjoykimmy@gmail.com).

  • @Mezelenja
    @Mezelenja 9 днів тому

    you one of them reals 4real

  • @Krillfromsky
    @Krillfromsky 2 роки тому

    Ty I’ve never had to research so this was helpful

  • @seshiria_4290
    @seshiria_4290 3 роки тому +4

    yesss i'm on 8th grade and god I'm having a rough time with my hw

  • @carolinekelly3415
    @carolinekelly3415 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for your research review video.

  • @RockySmithsen
    @RockySmithsen 4 роки тому +1

    What are the differences between primary and secondary sources again?

  • @TheCyborgBanana
    @TheCyborgBanana Рік тому

    Hey, just wondering why you hid most of your videos related to university tips? This video is excellent and I would've liked to watch more.

  • @aderonkeojomo772
    @aderonkeojomo772 Рік тому +1

    been staring at a blank page for weeks😆.

  • @aliawan2563
    @aliawan2563 3 роки тому

    Very effective and productive Stretegies , I always looking for....

  • @lunatic6672
    @lunatic6672 5 років тому +3

    I take it the follow up video never came out.
    Cant seem to find it

    • @SunTzuMedia
      @SunTzuMedia 4 роки тому +2

      You just need to do more research 😂

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois  4 роки тому +2

      It is out now, but I'm afraid I took a hiatus from UA-cam which is why it took so long. Sorry it never came in time

  • @diknickdhanawade2095
    @diknickdhanawade2095 3 роки тому

    Introduction was epic

  • @carolinekelly3415
    @carolinekelly3415 6 місяців тому

    Great tips.

  • @muskduh
    @muskduh 2 роки тому

    thanks so much for the video!

  • @jiehangruan4454
    @jiehangruan4454 5 років тому +1

    this is helpful, thank you

  • @autumneaves9025
    @autumneaves9025 5 років тому

    This is a great video! Thank you for making it.

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois  5 років тому

      Thanks so much, Autumn! Glad it was helpful (:

  • @NoelleMar
    @NoelleMar 5 років тому

    Wish I had this in grad school! Though writing as you research doesn’t work for everyone (by god, I tried), at least outline and make crappy paragraphs full of notes.

  • @torpedolot
    @torpedolot 2 роки тому

    i am doing my own personal reserch on dog behaviours and breed traits. as well as training a service dog or therapy bog. i was concerned on how much of the information on the internet can be fake or reliable. i just wanted to know how to spot unreliable sources and my reserch led me hear. i must be doing something right. right?

  • @yogeshhirekar7853
    @yogeshhirekar7853 4 роки тому

    mam you are the best teacher I like your video thank you so much

  • @DweebeNerd
    @DweebeNerd 4 роки тому

    Problem I have is when I input what I need such as analysis of threats for e-commerce nothing relevant to cyber security comes up lol. Like nothing, mostly business related stuff that don't talk about any threats at all. Mostly websites do and they aren't good enough I need journals, completely messed up my diss proposal and I'm dreading starting the dissertation in January

  • @priyankarijhwani6704
    @priyankarijhwani6704 3 роки тому

    Hey...Can you tell how to use the synopsis you mentioned for knowing about the essay

  • @torpedolot
    @torpedolot 2 роки тому +1

    i was good at the writing part but my facts and reserch was always inacurate and not at all related to my topic. even though i was not accurate i still had my class attention by fabricating my own hystory using some facts and dates i got off the internet it was funny because i could have mislead a uneducated person but my class was good at noticing i was a fictional master using distorted history.

  • @muppetjedisparklefeet2982
    @muppetjedisparklefeet2982 4 роки тому +1

    Went to second channel and it has no content. ?

  • @peregusna
    @peregusna 5 років тому +1

    Why didn't I know about Google Scholar before starting my dissertation?! Now I'm sad :(

  • @desireelikesto798
    @desireelikesto798 3 роки тому

    This is so helpful :)! Thank you!

  • @la1948
    @la1948 Місяць тому

    Omygod i love you so much THANKYOU

  • @tsumiaee9327
    @tsumiaee9327 Рік тому

    You look exactly like my professor

  • @prometheus200
    @prometheus200 2 роки тому

    Brilliantly done🥃

  • @Cycleplayer117
    @Cycleplayer117 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this I needed the help

  • @saruu932
    @saruu932 3 роки тому

    It's fine base my academic research on other academy research? In Google schoolars i only find academic research since i can't afford buying a book or analysis

  • @matildahchansa113
    @matildahchansa113 4 роки тому

    I love this may God bless you

  • @qtnico2198
    @qtnico2198 4 роки тому

    thank you! this helped me so much :)

  • @WalesIndia
    @WalesIndia 3 роки тому

    Please help me for my topic what are the challenges and solutions for marketing of digital era

  • @anzorisly
    @anzorisly 2 роки тому

    Where can I find the video about writing as I am researching?

  • @M.O.1981
    @M.O.1981 Рік тому

    Thank you.

  • @rakshit9928
    @rakshit9928 2 роки тому

    Learning how to learn

  • @beccachukwu7100
    @beccachukwu7100 7 місяців тому

    I didn't know this was something to be ashamed of until you told me not to be.😭😭😭

  • @hanweiwong
    @hanweiwong 3 роки тому

    Good insight 👌

  • @rumabhowal5302
    @rumabhowal5302 3 роки тому

    Imma goin to do archeology

  • @kgaugelomaake7441
    @kgaugelomaake7441 2 роки тому

    I find my self researching how to research.... is tough guys

  • @cheeseoreos493
    @cheeseoreos493 2 роки тому

    How can you limit the research?

  • @farrenprakash6405
    @farrenprakash6405 4 роки тому +1

    I wanna research on animal cruelty, can you give some suggestions?

    • @DJam-fs1sm
      @DJam-fs1sm 4 роки тому

      Hello, did you find an idea about your research project?

  • @betweenearthandsky4091
    @betweenearthandsky4091 2 роки тому

    3:12 tips starts

  • @deebur8777
    @deebur8777 5 років тому

    Suppose you did proper research and have everything you need. How do you keep track of everything you read?

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois  5 років тому +1

      Create a spreadsheet and document everything you've read, what you're currently reading (and what page you're reading) and what you want to read.

  • @presentgeneration4350
    @presentgeneration4350 4 роки тому +1

    Hey mam hope u well actually m class 12 student I want to research on obesity and anorexia in Australia and New Zealand but I don't know how to start please help

  • @elijahmangena7206
    @elijahmangena7206 4 роки тому

    Hi, are you still going to add content for your personal development channel?

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois  4 роки тому

      No, this is my personal development channel now (:

  • @OmgAuntySuzanne16
    @OmgAuntySuzanne16 2 роки тому

    frozen is my usual state

  • @MisstressMourtisha
    @MisstressMourtisha 2 роки тому

    Use search engines that are not backed by corporate interests and don't get paid by your data history.

  • @francis60781
    @francis60781 4 роки тому

    THANKS

  • @Modhumitamondal
    @Modhumitamondal 5 років тому

    Nice info

  • @user-vj2ri1sk2o
    @user-vj2ri1sk2o 5 років тому +5

    My 2000 word essay due in 12 hour n i havent even picked a topic

    • @eop91
      @eop91 5 років тому +3

      dam bruhhh

    • @manafro2714
      @manafro2714 2 роки тому

      Hey man, what happened?

  • @iamacat9400
    @iamacat9400 3 роки тому +1

    alright i often get angry self harm normally biting my hand when i am trying to do research over something and it gets too hard. does anyone with similar experience with this have any tips to overcome my urge to self harm ?

  • @Charles50Kal
    @Charles50Kal 2 роки тому

    Who are you and how do you know me so well

  • @alicias.8482
    @alicias.8482 4 місяці тому