Monday 30 September 2013

How research associates should leverage the internet?

Research associates are always in search of information. They never leave any stone unturned to extract every possible piece of information. The internet has become a major source of information and it can be extremely useful for them, provided they know how to use that. There are a few points that make it a great resource:

a)    It is a great source of information with full reliability and validity. There are so many websites that give information that is authentic and certified by the experts.

b)    It is quick and accessible. Nowadays it is possible to browse the internet on mobile phones. Thus, you can access the information anywhere and anytime.

c)    It is specific. Students can ask for the particular information and get is within no time. However, it depends on the accuracy and precision of the query being made on the internet.

d)    It is incredibly simple. Even a layman can search information on the internet. You should know the right keywords and the information can be found there.

How is it beneficial for research associates?

a)    Research associates can get access to the previous research done on the same subject. They can go through the journals and publications related to their topic. Earlier there was a need to sit in the library and search through the index of every journal in order to look for specific information. Now it is just a matter of a few clicks and it is available.

b)    Research associates can contact the people who have done research in the same subject. There are many blogs, forums and social groups available on the internet. Associates can ask questions, put forward questions and initiate discussions related to the topic of research.

c)     Reference material and historical perspective can be obtained from the websites. It is very helpful in making necessary assumptions for the research.

d)    Research associates can access the big organizations and universities by creating user profiles. They can become aware about the other research activities going on worldwide. It enhances the understanding of the subject and valuable research can be done.

e)    Publishing the content on the internet is very easy. There are various options available on the internet to publish the latest findings. In some cases, it is considered patent and copyright and research associates can claim for it.

The world of internet has become immense helpful for research associates. With the use of proper technique, they can get tremendous benefit from it.

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