The document introduces research and provides definitions. Research is defined as a systematic process of investigation through re-searching to gain new knowledge. It can involve manipulating concepts, symbols, or things to generalize and extend knowledge. Research in academia aims to contribute to a field of knowledge through investigating a specific area, such as for MPhil, PhD, or educational assignments. Research is also categorized as general, descriptive, analytical, applied, fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, conceptual, empirical, field-based, or sources-based according to its functions, streams, or sources.

1. Introduction to Research
Ms. Navodita Bhatt
Adhyapak Sahayak
H M Patel English Studies Centre
CVM University, Vidyanagar

2. Concept of Research:
WHAT IS RESEARCH?
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3.  Research: Re-Search
 Search for knowledge
 A Systematic search for particular information
 A step by step process of investigation
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A few definitions:

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 “Systematized effort to gain new knowledge”
By Redman and Mory
 “The manipulation of things, concepts or symbols for the purpose of generalizing to extend,
correct or verify knowledge, whether that knowledge aids in construction of theory or in the
practice of an art.”
By D. Slesinger and M. Stephenson
Definitions by Scholars:

5. Research in Academia:
Investigation of a specific area to contribute to the field of knowledg
Researching for M Phil, PhD or other Educational Assignments
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6. General Research and Academic Research
General Research
Routine Purposes
Basic Inquiry
Research for
Academia/Motive
For Educational or field
research
Syllabus designing
Survey for modification
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COMPARISON:

7. Visual
Presentation
of Research Data
Chart
Diagrams
Indicator
Pivot Table
Scatter chart
Figures
Textual and Statistical
Tables
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8. Types of Research:
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Descriptive Analytical
Applied Fundamental
Quantitative Qualitative
Conceptual Empirical
Field Based Research Sources based Research

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Research:
According to
1) Functions
2) Streams
3) Sources

10. THANK
YOU!
Navodita Bhatt
Email
Navoditabhatt.hmpietr@gmail.com