This document provides an overview of conducting research. It defines research as a systematic, rigorous process used to discover new facts and interpret trends in various healthcare fields. The importance of research is discussed, including improving practice, enhancing professionalism, and strengthening the social relevance of professions. Several sources of human knowledge are presented, such as tradition, authority, experience, and logical reasoning. The document also discusses ethics in research and outlines principles like minimizing harm and obtaining informed consent. Common research paper sections like introduction, methods, results, and discussion are introduced using the IMRAD format.