Lesson 2 Contents:

Learning Objectives

I. An Outline of Knowledge: The Academic Disciplines

II. What is Research?

III. Superficial Research vs. Genuine Research

IV. The Research Process: A Model

V. Key Points to Remember

Lesson Two Quiz

Lesson Two Exercise

LESSON TWO
THE RESEARCH PROCESS

Learning Objectives

1. To understand that the academic world organizes knowledge into branches and disciplines.
   
   
2. To know the difference between original research and bibliographic research.
   
   
3. To understand the lackluster nature of superficial research and the creative and interesting nature of genuine research.
   
   
4. To understand the steps of the research process as described in a research process model.
   
   
5. To understand the difference between a subject and a research question.
   
   
6. To understand the crucial role of critical thinking in the research process.
   

Instructions: Read lesson two and complete the accompanying quiz and exercise.