College Quote by Cecil Williams
“Research, as the college student will come to know it, is relatively thorough investigation, primarily in libraries, of a properly limited topic, and presentation of the results of this investigation in a carefully organized and documented paper of some length.”
About This Quote
Source Educational Text: College Writing Handbook, 1995
Research involves focused inquiry, systematic investigation, and clear presentation of findings.
In simple terms: Research = focused study and clear reporting.
Key Takeaway
Conduct thorough, organized research.
Themes
education
methodology
communication
Mood
informative
neutral
Type
academic
instructional
When to use this quote
- college courses
- thesis projects
- policy reports
- market analysis
Key Concepts
Research design
literature review
academic writing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you define a manageable research scope?
- What steps ensure unbiased results?
A Different Perspective
Research can be limited by narrow topics or bias.
