1. Start the Game: Click the "START" button to receive a randomly generated question with four different viewpoints.
2. Read the Question
The game will present a thought-provoking statement. Each of the four viewpoint cubes will display a different perspective on the topic.
3. Choose Your Viewpoint
Decide which viewpoint you agree with the most and imagine moving to that "corner."
4. Discuss & Justify
Reflect on why you chose this viewpoint. If playing in a group, discuss with others who selected the same option and explain your reasoning.
5. Compare Perspectives
Listen to others' reasoning. Do their viewpoints change your thinking? Consider alternative perspectives and challenge your assumptions.
6. Play Again!
Click "START" again to explore new topics and perspectives.
Want to dive deeper? Research different perspectives or discuss with your peers to enhance critical thinking skills.
Four Corners Game Questions
If you are participating in this activity in a class and following along, use the Find Text on Page tool to locate the question under discussion.
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If not, the questions are numbered 1-29, so you can choose random numbers to select questions
What are the most important ethical responsibilities in research?
Front: Ensuring honesty and integrity
Left: Getting research done efficiently
Right: Minimizing the number of citations needed
Back: Publishing as much as possible
What is the best way to interpret research data?
Front: Looking for patterns in context
Left: Selecting data that supports your argument
Right: Using only sources that agree with your view
Back: Relying on personal opinions about the data
What is the biggest risk of relying only on one or two sources?
Front: Lack of diverse perspectives
Left: It saves time but might be incomplete
Right: It's fine if the sources are popular
Back: Using more sources would be too confusing
Why is citing sources correctly important?
Front: To give proper credit and support credibility
Left: Because professors require it
Right: So your paper looks more professional
Back: To make the bibliography longer
How can you determine if a source is credible?
Front: Checking the author’s expertise and evidence
Left: Seeing how many people shared it on social media
Right: Relying on the title to sound authoritative
Back: Using sources that confirm your preexisting beliefs
What is the main advantage of using peer-reviewed sources?
Front: They are reviewed by experts for accuracy
Left: They are longer and more detailed
Right: They are written in complex language
Back: They are published in expensive journals
Why is it important to evaluate the bias of a source?
Front: Bias can shape the way information is presented
Left: All sources are biased, so evaluation doesn’t matter
Right: If the source agrees with me, it must be unbiased
Back: Bias is only a problem in political topics
How can a researcher avoid plagiarism?
Front: Cite all sources and paraphrase properly
Left: Change a few words from the original text
Right: Use AI tools to rewrite sections
Back: Rely on common knowledge instead of sources
What makes a research question effective?
Front: It is clear, focused, and researchable
Left: It is broad enough to cover every possible angle
Right: It is written in complex language
Back: It avoids controversial topics
What is the best way to refine a research topic?
Front: Narrowing the focus based on available sources
Left: Picking a topic that is as broad as possible
Right: Choosing something without doing background research
Back: Avoiding topics that require too much reading
What is the most effective way to evaluate an author's credibility?
Front: Checking their qualifications, expertise, and sources
Left: Looking at their social media following
Right: Judging by the length of their publication
Back: Assuming all published authors are credible
How does misinformation affect scholarly communication?
Front: It undermines trust and distorts knowledge
Left: It is not a major issue in academic research
Right: It only affects non-academic sources
Back: It helps create more debate on issues
What is a key factor in assessing publication bias?
Front: Checking if conflicting perspectives are represented
Left: Only considering widely accepted research
Right: Assuming published studies are always neutral
