RR #1

The gist of the first chapter is: we already know how to research even if we don't think we do. The book gives various real-world examples of research and makes the point that both formal and informal research are done in the same way. Humans have always had, and will always have, questions. And those questions need to be answered. Whether we are researching another planet or another recipe, the process is essentially the same. The only difference is, most college research, simply because of the fact that it is formal, can seem more daunting. 

The second chapter starts out by busting some research myths about the linearity of the research process. It then goes on to rather hypocritically present a step-by-step process of how to conduct formal research and write a paper. I'll admit the book points out that certain steps in the process can be omitted or rearranged, and the book points out ways people make mistakes in each step. The best point I have taken away from this week's reading is that the process itself is entirely situational and instead of adhering to any certain procedure, one must adapt to a research project in order to answer the question as best they can.