6 steps in the research process: STEP 1: Identify a research problem. Specify an issue to study, develop a justification, & suggest the importance. STEP 2: Review the literature. STEP 3: Specify a purpose for the research. Identify major intent or objective and narrow down into specific research questions or hypotheses. STEP 4: Collect data. Test scores, frequency of behaviors, or words (responses, opinions, quotes). STEP 5: Analyze and interpret the data. Results, findings, discussion. STEP 6: Report and evaluate research. Assess the quality of a study using standards advanced by individuals in education. Now that you have the map, you can now go on your journey…to research! ~ The End ~ Thanks for watching!