.1 Distinguish between (a) common uses of the term research that reflect
misconceptions about what research involves and (b) the true nature of
research in academic settings.
1.2 Describe the cyclical, iterative nature of research, including the steps that
a genuine research project involves.
1.3 Distinguish among positivism,postpositivism, constructivism, and
pragmatism/realism as philosophical
underpinnings of a research project.
1.4 Identify examples of how six general research tools can play significant
roles in a research project:
(a) the library and its resources,
(b) computer
technology,
(c) measurement,
(d) statistics,
(e) language, and
(f) the human mind.
1.5 Describe steps you might take to explore research in your field.
