The word research is derived from the Middle French "recherche", which means "to go about seeking", the term itself being derived from the Old French term "recerchier," a … See more

Research is often conducted using the hourglass model structure of research. The hourglass model starts with a broad spectrum for … See more

Meta-research
Meta-research is the study of research through the use of research methods. Also known as "research … See more

Research has been defined in a number of different ways, and while there are similarities, there does not appear to be a single, all … See more

Original research
Original research, also called primary research, is research that is not exclusively based on a summary, review, or synthesis of earlier … See more

The goal of the research process is to produce new knowledge or deepen understanding of a topic or issue. This process takes three main forms (although, as previously … See more

In several national and private academic systems, the professionalisation of research has resulted in formal job titles.
In Russia
In present-day Russia, and some other countries of the former Soviet Union, the term researcher … See more