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Understanding the research process

Research is a scary thing for most high schoolers. Most people don't have the same experience, background or support network to follow through with these activities.

However, if you have a deep passion for academia, and want to follow this into your professional career, our goal will be to guide you through the entire process and help you understand how it all works.

Little steps

Finding a passion

Start by identifying a topic or problem that genuinely excites you. This passion will drive your curiosity, keep you motivated, and make the research process more enjoyable and rewarding.

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Writing a research question

Craft a clear, focused question that addresses a specific aspect of your chosen topic. A good research question guides your study, ensuring that your work is purposeful and targeted.

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Designing a methodology

Outline a research plan that details how you’ll approach your question, including the tools, techniques, and procedures you’ll use. This design keeps your study organized and allows for a systematic exploration of your topic.

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Data collection and process

Gather information through your chosen methods—whether surveys, experiments, or observations—ensuring that the data is accurate, relevant, and sufficient to answer your research question.

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After developing a working paper and writing a brief draft, we're willing to review your documents and then you'll be prepared for some of the more complex topics.

Some of the steps in the process are outlined below:

Selecting an Appropriate Journal

Identify a reputable journal that aligns with your paper's subject area, audience, and methodological approach.

INSPIRE

Understanding the research process

Little steps

Finding a passion

Writing a research question

Designing a methodology

Data collection and process

Bigger picture

INSPIRE : Institute for Networked Student Publishing, Inquiry, and Research Education