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There is no hope for perfect research, human beings are completely unable to be perfect.
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There is no hope for perfect research, human beings are completely unable to be perfect.
Various debates have been brought forward on the issue of perfect research. According to some analysts on social work, terming any form of situation as perfect is a mere understatement. Basing their argument on perfect being 99.9%, the million dollar question is what becomes of the outstanding 0.1%. In line with this argument I am justified to begin my essay with the idea that it is almost impossible to conduct perfect research. According to Griffiths (1998pp.97), human beings are naturally imperfect and all they undertake may be expressed as a struggle to survival and search for the unsurpassed. This basically means that, human beings are completely unable to be perfect.
In addition, if at all perfect research is possible, what are the reasons behind the many mishaps resulting from research done by famous scholars and educationists who have had praise for their philosophical abilities for quite a long time? Golafshani (2003pp. 11) states that if people incorporate aspects outside the content being researched on, it means that there was a hitch during the research process. Many works published today display this characteristic. Majority have been seen to be completely outside the content being researched which ultimately misleads many of its users. From the above premises, we are justified to come to a conclusion that perfect research is not possible.
According to Griffiths (1998pp.97), the aim of perfect research is to attain targets without creating any space for any doubts. Many learners and researchers are known to use a number of texts to conduct their research. This means that conducting a study using research by one individual, it would be completely impossible to achieve the set targets. Perfection should be related to validity and credibility of the product created for complete satisfaction to the consumer. If these characteristics are not met by the research conducted, it means that there is no perfection forcing the consumer fetch for more content to be used.
Griffiths (1998pp.97), argues that the process of research entails formulating a hypothesis then looking for materials to prove the hypothesis created. Most people who carry out research end up referring to works previously done by other writers. This entire process means that the process of trial and error is continually repeated by people who claim to be conducting perfect research. It is almost obvious that the end product is a result of ‘copy pasted’ errors and vague ideas of other people. In this regard therefore, we can arguably state that perfect research is absolutely not possible.
On the other hand, other scholars have brought different views on the issue of perfect research. Golafshani (2003pp. 54) believes that perfect research is possible if one obtains divination from God. From his studies on research from India, he argues that mediation from God has led to dedication, loyalty and earnestness in conducting research by various scholars. These kinds of research have led to fewer questions at times none in relation to the final work written. This is mostly because that light has been shed on what they endeavor to work on as well as the likely questions and doubts to be brought forward. Such people are bale to touch every person’s needs, a whole package to the users. In this case therefore, perfect research is possible, undoubtedly.
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Griffiths, R. There is No Hope of Doing Perfect Research. Do You Agree? Deepti Korwar Publishers: New York. (1998, pp. 97).
Golafshani, N. Understanding Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research. The Qualitative Report Volume 8:4(2003).
There is Hope of Doing Perfect Research
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Perfect Research
The research process and the idea of perfection are two of the most debatable philosophical concepts in educational and social circles today. When combined, the two become an even more complex concept that is subject to plenty of debate and deliberation. Research is defined as the procedure of obtaining information using comprehensive resources and materials (Raphael 1). Most of these resources are usually in the form of literary writings, as well as, data collection records, that can be used to provide insight pertaining to an issue or subject matter. The term perfect, on the other hand, refers to the state at which things comprise of all the required elements, qualities, or characteristics. It is whereby things are free from fault or defect, implying the precise accuracy in these things. A recent argument on the idea of doing perfect research has prompted a debate on how beneficial the research process is for humanity. Critics argue that there is no hope of performing perfect research, and for that reason, the process of research is ineffectual. Supporters of the existence of perfect research, on the other hand, believe that research can indeed be perfect, hence, making it useful (Kozy 1).
This paper argues in support of the possibility of doing perfect research based on the methodical nature of the research process.
There is Hope of Doing Perfect Research
In their argument against the possibility of doing perfect research, critics argue that the repetitive nature of research makes the research process imperfect. This is because it entails the investigation of what has already been investigated. However, when one considers the accepted definition of the term perfect, it is evident that this argument is speculative. As mentioned earlier, perfection embraces the concept of precise accuracy, meaning that it is free of errors. Upon a closer examination of the research process, one can assume that research in itself is perfect (Kozy 1). This comes as a result of the observation of the systematic nature of the research process. Put simply, the nature of the research process makes it impossible for any claims of imperfection. At the outset, the research process requires that individuals use accurate information and data when carrying out a research (Raphael 1). This means that research does not embody the use of information that is incorrect, and for that reason, researchers who carry out research using accurate information do not stand the chance of conducting research that is not perfect. Secondly, the research process demands that researchers use comprehensive and extensive sources of information. This means that researchers are to use all the relevant materials necessary when conducting research to produce research papers that are accurate in their findings (Kozy 1).
Lastly, carrying out research involves a comparative formula, whereby researchers compare information from their sources to determine the accuracy of their findings. The three aforementioned systematic facets of the research process illustrate the possibility of doing perfect research. This is because the research process in itself implies a level of perfection, which can be assumed as the main objective of doing research. The systematic nature of the research process demands accurate investigation, compilation, evaluation, and reporting of information obtained, and for that reason, it is possible to carry out perfect research (Kozy 1). By observing the proper processes of research, researchers have the ability to produce research that is perfect and free from flaws and dearth.
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Kozy, John. Is Perfect Research possible?. Jkozy, 22 April, 2010. Web, 13 September, 2011.
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Raphael, J. Hope of Doing Perfect Research. ezinearticles, 08 February, 2011. Web. 13
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There is Hope of Doing Perfect Research, explaining why this notion is not justifiable, especially in the field of education.
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There is Hope of Doing Perfect Research, explaining why this notion is not justifiable, especially in the field of education.
The word research refers to the process of acquiring information through the use of exhaustive literary materials ranging from books, journals or the internet among other sources (Raphael 1). The process of research entails proper and thorough investigation of topics of concern for the verification of the problem being investigated. Research has long been the root of human knowledge as most individuals gain knowledge on issues through research. However, the issue of doing perfect research has been the center of most debates in society today, with most people holding the notion that the concept of perfect research is nonexistent: That there is no hope of doing perfect research. The argument in this case is that research involves the search for what has already been searched for and for that reason, cannot be termed as perfect (Raphael 1).
This paper argues against the notion that there is no hope for doing perfect research, explaining why this notion is not justifiable, especially in the field of education.
As earlier mentioned the research process involves thorough investigation of matters that are of concern to the society, as well as, the public. However, since most of the research carried out involves the acquisition of information from sources that have performed the research already, critics are quick to jump to the conclusion that this research is imperfect. Before expounding on the issue of perfection in research, one must first consider the idea of perfection and its meaning. The accepted definition of perfection is the absence of fault and defect: to embody absolute excellence (Tatarkiewicz 6).
With that definition in mind, the concept of perfection in research is brought forth, in that it challenges the rationality of such an argument. Most critics argue that “second-time searching” are not consistent with the concepts of perfection in research. However, a closer examination of the idea of perfection reveals something different from the argument. At the outset, perfection implies the absence of fault and defect, which is the same objective as that of carrying out research. As most educators would agree, research is aimed at attaining the most exhaustive information concerning a particular topic, meaning that the research carried out by students will be perfect. By conducting thorough and comprehensive research, students are not put at risk of having faults in their research studies. This is because research studies encourage students to find the accurate and most correct information regarding subject matters and shun information that is not correct.
Secondly, perfection also implies supreme excellence in the work that has been done, meaning that what is done cannot be compared to the work of others. Though most critics do not believe in this, research does demonstrate a sense of supreme excellence. This is because most research shuns the idea of plagiarizing what others have done. Put simply, research does not allow researchers to use the idea of others as their own, and instead encourages them to come up with their own unique ideas concerning a particular subject matter. For that reason, most researchers compare the ideas of other researchers in the development of their own concept, which signifies supreme excellence in the research. In conclusion, it is not justifiable to claim that there is no hope of perfect research because the principles of the research process suggests otherwise.
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Raphael, J. Hope of Doing Perfect Research. ezinearticles, 08 February, 2011. Web. 5
September, 2011. <http://ezinearticles.com/?Hope-Of-Doing-Perfect-Research&id=5878346>>
Tatarkiewicz. Perfection: the Term and the Concept. Dialectics and Humanism, 5.4(1979): 6. Print.