Research and Writing

 Hello everyone,

This blog is responding to a thinking task assigned by Prakruti Ma’am. Which is on Research and Writing.

Post the questions which you prepare for this unit as a part of the reading task on your blog as thinking activity.

Q:1 What is Research Writing? Discuss in detail.

Introduction

Research is done when we want to expand our personal knowledge in order to explore an idea, analyze an issue, solve a problem, or make a point in relation to what other people have written. While personal essays are written, research requires the use of other people’s work aside from our own ideas and experiences. The outcome of research is presented in the research paper, which can be presented in print, electronic, or multimedia form.

1. Research as Inquiry Beyond Personal Knowledge

Research entails looking for information from different sources rather than relying on personal knowledge. It is a process of inquiry that aids us in comprehending a topic in a deeper manner.

2. Types of Research

The research paper is usually a compilation of both primary and secondary research.

2.1 Primary research entails direct research such as the analysis of texts, films, or performances; surveys or interviews; or laboratory experiments. Primary sources include statistical information, historical information, and literary or artistic works.

2.2 Secondary research entails the review of research conducted by other researchers. Examples of secondary sources include articles or books on political topics, historical events, scientific controversies, or literary works.

3. Use of Secondary Research in Academic Writing

Most research papers rely on secondary research. The writing of a research paper requires the discovery, evaluation, and integration of other people’s research, followed by the expression of one’s own thoughts in an effective manner.

4. Research and Original Thinking

The primary aim of conducting research is not only to review the findings of other people but to assimilate and develop them and reach our own understanding of the topic. Research can confirm, contradict, or develop our concepts, but it always assists in developing our thoughts.

5. Research as Exploration and Discovery

Research is defined as an exploration process that results in discoveries that are new, at least to the researcher. Although it involves mechanics like source gathering and documentation, the intellectual task of investigating a significant question is still at the forefront.

6. Research as Communication

A research paper is a type of written communication. It must communicate information and ideas effectively. Documentation should substantiate the writer’s claims but not detract from the writer’s ideas.

Conclusion

In conclusion, research is a systematic and intellectual process of inquiry that transcends personal knowledge. It entails the use of primary and secondary sources, critical assessment of others’ work, and the development of one’s own understanding. Research is both an exploration leading to discovery and a form of effective written communication that presents ideas clearly and responsibly.

Prepare a reverse outline of at least one research paper pertaining to your area of research interest and share it as an infographic on your blog along with the thinking activity. The reverse outline should highlight the following: 1) Hypothesis of the paper 2) Argumentative steps 3) Evidence types 4) Counter-arguments 5) Conclusion strategy

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