What Is Research?

Authors

Gayle Schaub, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow
Maya Hobscheid, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow

Abstract

This video explains the concept of research and provides a high level view of the research process. Research is conducted to create new knowledge and ideas. It starts with asking questions and attempting to answer those questions by reviewing the existing literature, collecting and analyzing data, and sharing the findings. The video includes examples of what research looks like in various disciplines.

High level view of the research process

Keywords

Information Creation as a Process, Inquire, Research as Inquiry

ScholarWorks Citation

Schaub, Gayle and Hobscheid, Maya, "What Is Research?" (2022). Videos/Slide Decks. 1.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/inquire_videos/1