Research vs. Retrieval

The word research has a couple meanings in the educational system. In most instances, it means retrieving existing information. In higher learning, such as colleges and universities, it means seeking information not yet in existence.

In this class, students will be researchers not retrievers. New information will be generated that builds upon existing information....building new understandings. In essence, research is putting together pieces of information for a new piece of information.

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Research is something new for many students. It involves critical thinking that does not come quickly or, many times, easily. However, research is exciting when the moment arrives when the pieces of information shape something new!