Research process: Various perspectives towards becoming a professional researcher

Abstract

Research is generally regarded as the most dependable method for acquiring knowledge and truth, given its reliance on scientific procedures. However, a close examination of scholarly explanations pertaining to each step in the research process reveals a multitude of varying explanations. This article seeks to aggregate the various interpretations at each stage of research to portray the range of distinct explanations. The author organizes the research process into nine phases, amassing varied inquiries and responses on each matter, and provides his own viewpoints on each of these matters. Moreover, the author suggests several recommendations for researchers to reconcile the diversity in criteria for research explanations. These are (1) Researchers should consistently cite standards from reputable scholars (2) Criteria from distinguished academics should be referenced by researchers (3) Researchers should consult information from an array of sources and (4) It is crucial for researchers to contemplate the actual rationale behind establishing those criteria and form judgments that are most applicable to their research. By doing so, the author aims to illustrate how diverse perspectives and criteria within the research process can be synthesized and navigated effectively to uphold the reliability and validity of research outcomes