Introduction The start of a research article providing background information and an overview of the research presented in the article.
In her autobiography, Dust Tracks on a Road, Zora Neale Hurston (1942) says that “Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose,” (p. 174). Many of us became librarians due to our own curiosity and love of learning and seeking information, so it is no wonder librarians are so interested in doing research!
Research is a process. It is more than a quick search to find an answer to a simple question. As Hurston (1942) details her search for folklore, she describes it as disappointing at first, stating “I found out later that it was not because I had no talents for research, but because I did not have the right approach” (p. 174).
This lesson will present a broad overview of various approaches to LIS An interdisciplinary field that examines how physical and digital information is organized, accessed, collected, managed, disseminated and used, particularly in library settings. research and how their processes differ. We will also review outputs and how they will impact the research process. Additionally, we will cover decisions needed for planning your research. This will help you find the right approach when starting your own research.
IntroductionIntroduction The start of a research article providing background information and an overview of the research presented in the article.
In her autobiography, Dust Tracks on a Road, Zora Neale Hurston (1942) says that “Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose,” (p. 174). Many of us became librarians due to our own curiosity and love of learning and seeking information, so it is no wonder librarians are so interested in doing research!
Research is a process. It is more than a quick search to find an answer to a simple question. As Hurston (1942) details her search for folklore, she describes it as disappointing at first, stating “I found out later that it was not because I had no talents for research, but because I did not have the right approach” (p. 174).
This lesson will present a broad overview of various approaches to LISLibrary and Information Science An interdisciplinary field that examines how physical and digital information is organized, accessed, collected, managed, disseminated and used, particularly in library settings. research and how their processes differ. We will also review outputs and how they will impact the research process. Additionally, we will cover decisions needed for planning your research. This will help you find the right approach when starting your own research.