WHAT IS RESEARCH?

Research is a careful, reflective, systematic investigation of phenomena undertaken to improve human understanding and knowledge. This is reported in a form which allows the research methods and the findings to be accessible to others. A structured investigation is carried out within a system of ideas. A systematically trained mind is likely to be aware of the possible significance of any chance observation.

 WHAT IS GOOD RESEARCH?

While individual abstract ideas (concepts) are not merely useful but essential parts of thinking and understanding, it is the system of thought by which they are linked which provides real power. These links or systems or patterns come from explanation, understanding, relationships, cause and effect, prediction and control.

Research is not concerned with the expression of your own beliefs, opinions and views. Research is concerned with 'what is' and, sometimes, with 'what might be' - it cannot determine 'what ought to be'.

 THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO CONDUCT RESEARCH

· Use the Internet, computers, networking, as well as some research to see what has been done on your subject as well as information about the research in progress about your topic.

 SUCCESSFUL RESEARCH DEVELOPS FROM THE FOLLOWING:

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