This presentation discusses research purposes and key concepts in research. It begins by stating the objectives of the presentation, which are to discuss the purpose of research, identify different types of research according to purpose, and form a research purpose. The presentation then defines research purpose and identifies three main types: fundamental or pure research which seeks to develop theory and add to knowledge; applied or field research which aims to solve practical problems; and practitioner research which is conducted to improve practices and typically solves problems collaboratively. Examples of different research purposes are provided, such as descriptive, explanatory, exploratory, and predictive. The presentation concludes by providing guidance on how to design a general research purpose, identify specific purposes, and state the specific research