This document provides an introduction to research. It discusses why research is important, including gaining new knowledge to improve patient care and making evidence-based decisions. It outlines the typical steps in a research process, including identifying a research area and question, developing a research design with a study population and sampling plan, collecting and analyzing data, and publishing and sharing findings. It also describes different types of research such as experimental, prevalence, cross-sectional, and correlational studies. The document encourages curiosity as the essence of research and offers suggestions for how to start the research process.