Despite the wealth of information available on the Internet, a recent study suggests that many students lack basic research skills. Despite the wealth of information available on the Internet, a ...

The basic researcher is driven by curiosity and a desire to explore unknown territory. Basic research includes theoretical research and early-stage investigations in the laboratory or field. A ...

For 50-plus years, students in grades 4, 8, and 12 have taken national standardized tests that assess reading and math proficiency and are designed to measure overall academic achievement. But long ...

It might seem surprising, but federal research funding isn’t just for scientists. A component of many federal grants that support basic research requires that discoveries be shared with nonscientists.

Tools that help students brush up on “hard” skills like research while helping build “soft” skills should be integrated into instruction when possible As an educator with 21 years of experience in ...

Tools that help students brush up on “hard” skills like research while helping build “soft” skills should be integrated into instruction when possible As an educator with 21 years of experience in ...