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Games: Think-Pair-Share

Think-Pair-Share Instructions

1. Think

Click the "START" button to receive a randomly generated question. Take one minute to reflect on your thoughts individually.

2. Pair

After thinking independently, pair up with a partner and discuss your thoughts for two minutes. Listen carefully to your partner’s perspective.

3. Share

Each partner will present the thoughts and perspective of their partner to the class. Focus on accurately conveying your partner’s ideas to foster diverse perspectives and active listening skills.

Want to deepen your understanding? Engage in further discussion, ask questions, and explore new perspectives.

Think-Pair-Share Game

Silent Discussion Game

Think-Pair-Share Game Questions

(Choose a number between 1-60 to select a random question in the event the JavaScript of the game above isn't working) 

  1.   "What makes a source authoritative?",
  2.  "How do you assess an author’s credibility?",
  3.  "What is the difference between scholarly and popular sources?",
  4.  "How does the purpose of a source influence its content?",
  5.  "How does corporate sponsorship influence research findings?",
  6.  "What is institutional bias, and how does it shape available information?",
  7.  "How does geographic location affect access to information?",
  8.  "What are the risks of using AI-powered research tools?",
  9.  "How can you identify the intended audience of a source?",
  10.  "How does social media influence public understanding of research?",
  11. "What is peer review, and why does it matter?",
  12.  "What are preprints, and how do they differ from peer-reviewed articles?",
  13.  "What are the limitations of peer review?",
  14.  "How do different disciplines approach research differently?",
  15.  "What is interdisciplinary research, and why is it valuable?",
  16.  "How does the publication format affect information credibility?",
  17.  "What is open-access publishing, and how does it benefit research?",
  18.  "What are self-published sources, and how reliable are they?",
  19.  "How do archives and special collections contribute to research?",
  20.  "What role does storytelling play in presenting research findings?",
  21.  "What is plagiarism, and how can it be avoided?",
  22.  "How do you properly attribute ideas to their original sources?",
  23.  "What are the consequences of academic dishonesty?",
  24.  "How does intellectual property law impact research?",
  25.  "What are Creative Commons licenses, and why do they matter?",
  26.  "What is the ethical use of information?",
  27.  "How does self-censorship affect information access?",
  28.  "How can students contribute to knowledge creation?",
  29.  "What are the benefits and risks of sharing research findings on social media?",
  30.  "What is the importance of transparency in research methodology?",
  31.  "What is the research process?",
  32.  "How do you refine a research question?",
  33.  "What strategies help you narrow or broaden your search?",
  34.  "What is the role of curiosity in the research process?",
  35.  "How do you handle conflicting information from different sources?",
  36.  "How do you synthesize information from multiple sources?",
  37.  "How do you develop open-ended research questions?",
  38.  "What are case studies, and how are they used in research?",
  39.  "How do you design an effective research survey?",
  40.  "What are the key differences between qualitative and quantitative research?",
  41.  "How does peer review contribute to scholarly conversations?",
  42.  "What is metadata, and how does it help you find information?",
  43.  "How do search engines rank and filter information?",
  44.  "What is algorithm bias, and how does it affect research?",
  45.  "What is an echo chamber, and how does it impact learning?",
  46.  "What is confirmation bias, and how can you avoid it?",
  47.  "How does systemic bias impact academic publishing?",
  48.  "How do cultural differences impact the way information is produced and interpreted?",
  49.  "How do you participate in academic discussions ethically?",
  50.  "What is the role of citizen journalism in shaping public knowledge?",
  51.  "How do you choose effective keywords?",
  52.  "What are Boolean operators, and how do they refine searches?",
  53.  "What is the difference between the surface web and the deep web?",
  54.  "How do you interpret search results effectively?",
  55.  "How do algorithms influence the information you see?",
  56.  "How can you recognize and avoid predatory journals?",
  57.  "How do you critically analyze news sources?",
  58.  "What are the consequences of relying on inaccurate information?",
  59.  "How do you detect bias in information sources?",
  60.  "What strategies can help you organize research notes effectively?"

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