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+The importance of research cannot be exaggerated. Research plays a vital role in all of our lives. From improvements in medicine to advancements in technology, research was an integral part of each. The main purposes of research are to inform action, gather evidence for theories, and contribute to developing knowledge in a field of study. <ref name=":0">https://owlcation.com/academia/Why-Research-is-Important-Within-and-Beyond-the-Academe</ref> Some reasons why research is not only needed, it is necessary are it helps build knowledge and facilitate learning, it helps society understand issues and increase public awareness, and it aides in supporting truth.<ref name=":0" />
 Major decisions in any organization are based upon research providing results where critical thinking has been applied. Technical communicators must work with subject matter experts but also must conduct in-depth independent research for every product. The stages of critical thinking in the research process are{{sfn|Lannon|Gurak|2020|p=145}}:
 *Asking the right questions. The right questions help define the research problem. The answers found in research are only as good as the questions asked.