At the beginning of this guide, I defined research as situations where you need information from outside sources to resolve a question or problem.
In other sections of this guide, we've added to this basic concept of research as we studied:
- How information sources are created and what makes them authoritative for your topic
- How your research question drives your project
- How to plan and execute a multi-faceted search strategy
- How to use information that you have found according to ethical principles of honesty and openness to experience
Research is a process of finding your voice as a scholar. As you study topics that matter to you, you cultivate your intellectual life and develop habits of curiosity, learning, and agency that can last a lifetime.
Each time you do research in different disciplines, or on a new topic, you have an opportunity to strengthen your skills and learn something new.
This journey continues after you graduate from the University. You will have many opportunities to do research at work and in everyday life. Remember that you can tap into networks of other libraries and that librarians can be your partners along the way.
