Informative Essay

The Research Process

The research process typically includes selecting a topic, searching for information sources about that topic, synthesizing the information that you find, and presenting your findings in some format. Usually, this is a research paper. 

Before you begin the process, it's helpful to formulate an understanding of what research is.

What is Research? 

Research is...

• careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something 
• the activity of getting information about a subject
• careful or diligent search 

via Merriam-Webster online dictionary 

• "research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue" - John Creswell 

via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research

How Does Research Make You Feel? 

Everyone experiences a lot of feelings during the research process including confusion, frustration and doubt. 

Choosing a topic that you really want to know more about can help mitigate some of those feelings and move you forward in your research. 

"Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose." - Zora Neale Hurston