2. “Scholarly or scientific investigation or inquiry”
“To study (something) thoroughly so as to present in a
detailed, accurate manner”
“Systematic investigation to establish facts or principles or
to collect information on a subject”
Academic research. (n.d.) The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. (2003). Retrieved
August 27 2012 from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Academic+research
Academic research. (n.d.) Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged. (2003). Retrieved August 27 2012
from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Academic+research
3. There are many differences between high school and
college research…here are a few!
Writing:
▪ High School - Wrote infrequently and briefly, maybe a couple of 5-10 page papers per year
▪ College-You will write much more frequently, often several 10-20 page papers per semester in some courses.
Research:
▪ High School - Research not required in many high schools; those that did used only a minimum number of
sources and the limited facilities available
▪ College - Necessary to develop thorough research skills while mastering a larger and more complex library
system with many different types of available media
Feedback
▪ High School - Teachers monitored daily progress with quizzes, homework, asking about reading, etc. Grades were
given frequently with many homework assignments, tests, and quizzes.
▪ College - Students are responsible for self-monitoring; Unless you make an appointment to visit with a faculty
member, no one will ask you if you are keeping up with the work.
Adapted from Differences between High School and College, Stephen F. Austin State University, Retrieved from
http://www.sfasu.edu/3509.asp
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