Research Writing Process

In this section, we'll delve deeper into each step of the research writing process listed above. We'll also
look at some tips for how to approach writing your research project. Before researching a topic, you
need to know what information you want to find out

Identifying your brief or devising a research question is vital to ensure you are looking for the right
information and not being too broad. This will also help you find information that is relevant and helpful
for your investigation or research process

Design a Research Plan ( SHANIA APOSTOL )

Before you begin your research, you'll need to consider the type of research you'll undertake, i.e.,
qualitative or quantitative, and whether you'll create new research (primary) or conduct research by
analyzing the research of others (secondary). You must also decide what types of sources you might use.
We'll also discuss ethical research processes.

 There are two key types of research: Qualitative and Quantitative:

 Research methods are not only qualitative or quantitative but also primary or secondary. What
do these terms mean?

A research plan for this investigation could include:

 Selecting two groups of participants that match the research criteria, gaining their consent to be
included in the study
 Use qualitative research methods, such as interviews, to gather data on different variables.
 Consider how to record the data (e.g., detailed notes from secondary research and collating
questionnaire and survey answers).

Collect the required data. ( CAEZAR )

Example:

 Use a range of primary and secondary sources to conduct secondary research and conduct a
semi-structured interview to gain primary qualitative data. Record this data in an organized and
meaningful way.

Interpret the data.

 Use your secondary research knowledge to help analyze the results gained from your primary
research. Link your analysis back to your research question and hypothesis, drawing a conclusion
that is backed up by evidence found during your investigation.