Summary of 3 Internet Research Finding information and taking notes

Main Ideas and Concepts:

• Research Topic Selection: The speaker's research topic is discrimination in Mexico and South Korea, starting with a focus on Mexico.
• Finding Reliable Sources: The speaker emphasizes the importance of selecting reliable sources, such as articles from reputable organizations (e.g., racism.org).
• Using Search Functions: The speaker demonstrates how to use the search function in a document to quickly locate specific terms (e.g., "discrimination") using keyboard shortcuts (Command F for Mac, Ctrl F for Windows).
• Extracting Information: The speaker illustrates how to identify and extract pertinent sentences and data from the article, copying them into a word processor for later use.
• Summarizing Key Points: After extracting information, the speaker summarizes important facts in their own words, ensuring a clear understanding of the content.

Methodology for Research:

1. Select a Reliable Article: Choose a credible source related to your topic.
2. Open a Word Processor: Use any text-editing software to take notes (e.g., Microsoft Word, Text Edit, Notepad).
3. Search for Key Terms:
   • Use Command F (Mac) or Ctrl F (Windows) to find specific terms in the article.
4. Identify Useful Information:
   • Look for sentences that provide valuable insights or data relevant to your research.
5. Copy and Paste:
   • Copy relevant sentences into your document for reference, ensuring to keep track of the source.
6. Summarize Information:
   • Write a summary of the extracted information in your own words to reinforce understanding.
7. Document Sources:
   • Save the URL of the article for citation purposes.

Key Points Extracted:

• Indigenous populations in Mexico face systematic discrimination.
• Employment discrimination exists for those who cannot speak Spanish.
• Indigenous women experience double discrimination and have high illiteracy rates.
• The Mexican government denies the existence of racial discrimination, attributing poverty as the cause of discrimination.

Speakers/Sources Featured:

• The primary speaker is an unnamed individual demonstrating the research process.
• The source article referenced is from racism.org, attributed to the Human Rights Documentation Center.

Notable Quotes

— 04:36 — « The government says that racial discrimination does not exist in Mexico. »

— 07:54 — « It contends that racial discrimination is not the cause of poverty, but poverty is the cause of discrimination. »

Category

Educational

Video