Research Skills

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is accepting nothing at face value, but rather examining the truth and validating the arguments. Critical thinking includes evaluating and weighing different sides of an argument, bringing up examples and logical arguments (Life Long Earning , 2012).

Problem Solving

According to Life Long Earning (2012) “Problem solving is the ability to identify, define and analyze problems, to create solutions and evaluate them, and to choose the best solution for a particular context. It requires imaginative and innovative thinking to solve the problem taken up. A common form of problem solving in science is experimentation.”

Analysis

Analysis is the ability to gather relevant data and information summarize them and get the key points on to the research which is to be submitted (Life Long Earning , 2012).

Dissemination

According to Life Long Earning (2012) Dissemination is communicating to others the purpose and outcomes of research. It requires the ability to summarise information, explain the aims, motives, results and conclusions of the research, and tailor the communication to the needs and knowledge level of a particular audience.