STEM - General Research Guide: The Research Process

Research -- To see what has been done before, and what has NOT been done.

• Build on prior research
  • Publications
  • Grant
• Establish your expertise and knowledge
  • Current research + background
• Evidence to support/refute an argument
• Specific information needs (e.g. chemical safety, costs)
• Replicate
  • Procedures/methods
  • Data comparison

Research is a process...