Any new big idea to
formulate takes a lot of groundwork at the beginning. Great things do not just
happen in void. A lot of effort, reasoning, evaluation, deduction, intellectual
deliberation is associated in coming up with momentous discoveries, innovations
and such. This groundwork part is what is known as research in formal
setting. Now why is research so important in academics? Research opens up
exponential knowledge gaining potential for a student and also orients them for
further research prospects. Research work exalts ones perspective and
illuminates novel ideas in the subject field. Apart from this there are
certain valuable contributions of academic research.
Provides a preliminary
training ground
University based
research provides an education/training ground for entrants into the industrial
workforce. Integrated research and education helps to in the flow of human
resources from universities that contribute to an educated, trained industrial
workforce. Research students often become major component of academic
contribution to industrial performance.
Students as innovators
Academic research
provides platform to student to take up subject topics and make their own
analysis which leads to innovation. Often time innovative research ideas and
even development germinates in an academic field. Thus academic research
sustains and leverage innovation which in turn contributes towards a knowledge
economy.
Teaches research skill
How to conduct a
research and conduct a study is taught to the student in a very detailed way.
This in turn helps instilling in students an analytic mind. Skills such as
critical reasoning, objective observation and statistical measurement to reach
conclusion are all taught in an academic settings. Students as such are pre
-moulded to research techniques and carry out their studies in future with
greater specificity.
Recognition for work
Research activities at
universities are often making genuine discoveries and receiving recognition for
their work. Large salaries, prizes, publications in distinguished journals or
at prestigious presses, participation in international conferences or workshops
are happening. Good research works carry a lot of prestige and is held in high
regard. The students, professors and university alike stand to gain so much
from it.
Creation of an
Intellectual Environment
Research creates an
environment of intellectual inquiry. This aids in learning and knowledge
gaining. Students taking part in research programs are oriented towards a
discourse that encourages intellectual inquiry.
Harnessing science and
technology to contribute to human and social well-being requires a strong push
to advance focused scientific research. Research can shed light on issues we
didn’t even know existed and help in discovering of advanced scientific,
technical and philosophical testaments. Thus understanding the importance of
research it is essential to engage in studies that discovers, elucidates and
evaluates new knowledge, ideas, and the technologies essential in driving the
future of society and humanity.
