Research and it’s purpose

1. What do you think ‘research is’ ?

Research is a way of gaining deep knowledge in something and proving it with real facts and data. It is a way to solve a problem which we always wanted to know the solution. Sometimes it can lead to failure, but at the end of research it will lead us to a conclusion which can pave way to new research topic(s). Research can be done in any area like medicine, engineering, space, matter, education, etc.

2. Do you think you will ever need research skills?

Yes, having research skills can change our approach towards the way we think or solve a problem. With more research we will discover our skill, increase our speed in analyzing and gathering information about a research area. Life itself is a research, we start researching about each things from the day we are born.

3. What do you think a research journal is and who is it written for?

A research journal is a list of findings and proofs about a topic. This journal will be sent for peer review to suitable leaders who have experience in the topic. It is necessary to get the research approved by them in order to proceed with journal publishing. A published journal can be confidential or accessible to public based on the content of the research.

4. What is plagiarism?

Plagiarism means an unethical or dishonest way to create a work by copying someone else’s work which was already watermarked or licensed. Plagiarism can be checked online by the help of various online tools like iThenticate, etc.

5. Why is it important to avoid it?

It is essential to avoid using the method of directly copying someone’s work as it is considered illegal or non acceptable practice in various research fields and study. It is indirectly true that we all are influenced by someone else’s work or achievements, but it is not the right way to just follow or copy those people’s work. Each person or individual has different thinking capability, so making law against plagiarism is essential way to develop new and unique research ideas. This can also be considered as a way of teaching people to give importance and respect to other people’s handwork.