2019
DOI: 10.5860/crl.80.1.44
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Research is an Activity and a Subject of Study: A Proposed Metaconcept and Its Practical Application

Abstract: Information literacy instruction based on the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education tends to focus on basic research skills. However, research is not just a skill but also a subject of study. The ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education opens the door to integrating the study of research into information literacy instruction via its acknowledgement of the contextual nature of research. This article introduces the metaconcept that research is both an activity an… Show more

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“…Therefore, research activities must be distinguished from just "find out" activities. The aim of research is to contribute to knowledge, by bridging gaps in knowledge, supporting existing knowledge and creating new knowledge (Hosier, 2019). From the definitions stated above, it can be concluded that research is a process of finding the truth about something through careful and accountable steps with the aim of contributing to knowledge.…”
Section: Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, research activities must be distinguished from just "find out" activities. The aim of research is to contribute to knowledge, by bridging gaps in knowledge, supporting existing knowledge and creating new knowledge (Hosier, 2019). From the definitions stated above, it can be concluded that research is a process of finding the truth about something through careful and accountable steps with the aim of contributing to knowledge.…”
Section: Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%