This document outlines the characteristics and criteria of good research. It defines research as the systematic process of collecting and analyzing data to increase understanding. Good research is guided by a question or problem, has a clear goal and plan, and divides main problems into subproblems. It relies on collecting and interpreting data in a cyclical process. Good research clearly defines its scope, explains its process so others can reproduce it, and has a planned, objective design with ethical standards and justified conclusions. The research process involves raising a question, suggesting hypotheses, reviewing literature, acquiring data, analyzing and interpreting data, and determining if hypotheses are supported.