It's all about Research in details and everything that entails it

1. JOINT PROFFESIONAL TRAINNING
SUPPORT AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
OF SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT AND
TECHNOLOGY
ILORIN STUDY CENTER
PRESENTATION ON: RESEARCH
COURSE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 1 (GST409)
COMPILED BY: FADARE ADEDAMOLA ADEJOKE
KAYODE RUTH BOLUWATIFE
ADEBAYO ABIGEAL OMOWUNMI
GROUP ONE

2. CONTENT
 INTRODUCTION
 WHAT IS RESEARCH IN DETAILS
 WHAT IS A RESEARCHER IN DETAILS
 WHERE DO RESEARCH PROBLEMS ORIGINATE
 HOW SHOULD THE RESEARCHERS GO ABOUT THE SOLVING HIS/
HER PROBLEM
 WHERE SHOULD RESEARCHERS GO FOR INFORMATION
 HOW DOES THE RESEARCHERS KNOW IF AND WHEN THE
PROBLEM IS SOLVED

3. INTRODUCTION
The word research is derived from the middle French “Recherche” which means
“to go about seeking” the term itself being derived from the old French term
“Recerchier” a compound word from “Re” f “Cerchier” or “Sercher” meaning
“Search”. The earliest use of the term was in 1577.
WHAT IS REASEARCH
Research is defined as the creation of new knowledge or the use of existing
knowledge in a new and creative way so as to generate new concepts. It’s the study
of a specific subject to Gain more facts or information. Also it allows you to learn
something new, to know your problem solving skills and to challenge yourself in
new ways.
Research projects gives you the opportunity to work closely with a mentor-a
faculty member or other experienced researcher. A good research involves
systemic planning and setting time base.
CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH
 The research should focus on priorities problems.
 The research should be systematic
 The research should be generative
 The research should be action oriented
 The research should be logical
TYPES OF RESEARCH
 Applied research
 Quantitative research
 Experimental research
 Classification research

4.  Action research
 Comparative research
Examples of research
 Case studies
 Clinical trial studies
 Experimental studies
BENEFIT OF RESEARCH
 It expands your knowledge base
 It gives you the latest information
 It builds your credibility
 It makes you know more better
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
 It is a tools for building knowledge
 It is a means to understand issues and increase public awareness
 It helps us succeed in business
 It allows us to disprove lies and support truth
WHO IS A RESEARCHER
A researcher is someone who conduct research e.g organize and systematic
investigation into something. Scientists are often described as researchers. Also
someone who studies a subject especially in order to discover new information or
reach a new understanding are also called researchers

5. WHERE DO RESEARCHER PROBLEMS
ORIGINATES
In science, understanding the relationship between data and problems is crucial to
successful research. When problems are proposed on the data and its organization
instead of addressing the empirical subject matters of the discipline to the approach
of humanities.
TYPES OF RESEARCH PROBLEMS
Relational research problems: it suggest the needs to investigate the correlation
between two or more variables.
Descriptive research problem: a researcher can discover understudied or hidden
issue problem with descriptive research problem.
Differences research problem: its focuses on the distinction between two or more
groups. Researcher uses this type of problems to compare and contrast more than
one phenomenon.
SOURCES OF RESEARCH PROBLEMS
Interviews: this method gives you an opportunities to have formal discussion and
informal interactions with individuals who can provide useful insight into research
and make findings more relevant to future research.
Personal experiences: a research problems derive from personal experience can
spring from any issue and from anywhere everyday experiences are a good source
of research problems
Deductions from theory
Interdisciplinary perspectives
Relevant literature

6. HOW SHOULD RESEARCHER GO ABOUT
SOLVING EACH OR HER PROBLEMS
1 Identification of problems
2 Diagnosis of courses
3 Identification of potentials solution
4 Decisions for actions
5 Monitoring and evaluations of action and outcomes
WHERE SHOULD RESEARCHERS GO FOR
INFORMATION
Information gathering can be from a variety of sources. Importantly to say, there
are no best method of data collection. In principle, how information are being
collected depends on the researcher’s nature of research or the phenomena being
studied.
These are some places researchers should go for information:
The Internet
The Internet has changed everything about how we research papers. From your
own home or your cubicle at the library, you can learn almost anything though not
all you see on internet are true but it's one of best place to gather information. E.g.
YouTube, Facebook, Google etc., it's easier and faster to research on these apps.
Libraries
Libraries are still one of the very best places to learn about anything. Librarians are
always on staff to help you find the information you need, and many have
specialties that may relate to your topic. Ask. Get a tour of the reference section.
Books
Books are forever, or almost, and there are so many different kinds. Be sure to
consider them. E.g. textbooks, non-fiction, dictionary, encyclopedia etc. These

7. Books helps researcher to know more and learn more on what their research is
about.
Newspapers
Newspapers are the perfect source for current events and up-to-the-minute news.
Most libraries subscribe to all the top national papers, and many papers are
available in online editions
Magazines
Magazines are another source for both current and historic news. Magazine articles
are generally more creative and reflective than newspaper articles, adding a
dimension of emotion and/or opinion to your paper.
Documentaries and DVDs
Many fabulous documentaries are available online, or on DVD from your
bookstore or library.
Zoos and Parks
Zoos, marinas, conservation centers, hatcheries, historical societies, parks, all of
these are valuable sources of information.
Museums
Larger American cities, of course, are home to some of the most famous museums
in the world. When you study abroad, museums are one of your most valuable
stops. Talk to a curator, take a tour, or at the very least, rent an audio tour. Most
museums also have printed information you can take with you.
Government Offices
Local government offices can be a very useful source of historical data. Much of it
is a matter of public record and available.
Local Experts
Interviewing a local expert in your topic is one of the very best ways of getting
both knowledge and interesting quotes.

8. HOW DOES THE RESEARCHER KNOW IF AND
WHEN THE PROBLEM IS SOLVED?
When the individual defines a problem, identify possible solutions and evaluates
the solutions to find the most effective way.
A researcher knows that a problem is solved when he/she:
1 Identify a general area of interest
When a researcher determine an area of study and consider areas that are under-
explored or present challenges within the field.
2 Learn more about the problem
When a researcher Consider learning more about the area of interest, such as its
background and specifics.
3 Determine relationships between variables
After identifying the variables involved in your research, you can learn how they're
related to one another and how these relationships may contribute to your research
problem.
4 Review the context of the information
when a researcher review the context of the research that involves defining and
testing the environmental variables in his/her project, which helps him/her create a
clear and focused research problem.