Research is the act of expanding one’s knowledge on a certain topic or subject by taking stock of existing knowledge and using it to confirm or establish facts, solve problems, create new theories, and support/undermine ideas. Historically associated with libraries and education, research has become something we do informally almost everyday, be it searching for the best restaurant in the area or confirming/denying the validity of a statement.
Our familiarity with informal research, however, can sometimes impair our ability to do formal research – research that requires peer-reviewed, authoritative sources and established experts on a topic.
Finding sources for a research paper or scholarly work requires a certain type of finesse, familiarity with research databases, and knowledge of where and how to find authoritative sources.
Complete this track to earn the Research Maestro achievement and badge.
Research Maestro
Research is the act of expanding one’s knowledge on a certain topic or subject by taking stock of existing knowledge and using it to confirm or establish facts, solve problems, create new theories, and support/undermine ideas. Historically associated with libraries and education, research has become something we do informally almost everyday, be it searching for the best restaurant in the area or confirming/denying the validity of a statement.
Our familiarity with informal research, however, can sometimes impair our ability to do formal research – research that requires peer-reviewed, authoritative sources and established experts on a topic.
Finding sources for a research paper or scholarly work requires a certain type of finesse, familiarity with research databases, and knowledge of where and how to find authoritative sources.
1 Required Step
- Completed course “Become a Stellar Researcher in 3 Easy Steps!”