DEFINE RESEARCH

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to
establish facts and reach new conclusions
Studious inquiry or examination; especially : investigation or experimentation
aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted
theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or
revised theories or laws
Comprises "creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the stock
of knowledge, including knowledge of humans, culture and society, and the use
of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications." [1] It is used to establish
or confirm facts, reaffirm the results of previous work, solve new or existing
problems, support theorems, or develop new theories.

CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD RESEARCH

Originates with the question or problem
Requires clear articulation of a goal
Follows a specific plan or procedure
Often devides main problem into sub problems
Guided by specific problem,question and hypothesis
Accepts certain critical assumptions
Requires collection and interpretation of data
Cyclical in nature

DEFINITION OF BIBLIOGRAPHY
A bibliography is a list of works (such as books and articles) written on a
particular subject or by a particular author. Adjective: bibliographic.
Also known as a list of works cited, a bibliography may appear at the end of a
book, report, online presentation, or research paper.