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==='''Importance of Research'''=== | ==='''Importance of Research'''=== | ||
Research plays a vital role in technical writing. The main purposes of research are to inform action, gather evidence for theories, and contribute to developing knowledge in a field of study. {{sfn|Zarah|2023}} Research helps build knowledge and facilitate learning, helps society understand issues and increase public awareness, and aids in supporting truth.{{sfn|Zarah|2023}} Proper research provides a strong foundation for efficient technical writing. | Research plays a vital role in technical writing. The main purposes of research are to inform action, gather evidence for theories, and contribute to developing knowledge in a field of study.{{sfn|Zarah|2023}} Research helps build knowledge and facilitate learning, helps society understand issues and increase public awareness, and aids in supporting truth.{{sfn|Zarah|2023}} Proper research provides a strong foundation for efficient technical writing. | ||
Major decisions are often based upon results from research. Technical communicators often work with subject matter experts | Major decisions are often based upon results from research. Technical communicators often work with subject matter experts but can also conduct in-depth independent research to produce a technical document. 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. | *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. | ||
*Exploring a balance of views. This provides a broad range of ''evidence''. Ask: What do informed sources say about the topic? On which points do sources agree or disagree? Which sources carry more weight than others? | *Exploring a balance of views. This provides a broad range of ''evidence''. Ask: What do informed sources say about the topic? On which points do sources agree or disagree? Which sources carry more weight than others? | ||