"Taken in a broad sense, research is any activity aimed at solving problems; as a search activity, inquiry, questioning of reality, it is the activ...

"Taken in a broad sense, research is any activity aimed at solving problems; as a search activity, inquiry, questioning of reality, it is the activity that will allow us, within the scope of science, to develop knowledge, or a set of knowledge, that helps us understand this reality and guide us in our actions" (PÁDUA,1996). Some qualities of the researcher are internal and are part of their personality, feelings, behaviors, and choices. However, there are external qualities that depend on the researcher's scientific training. They are, EXCEPT:


Good writing skills
Relating empirical data to theory
Good mastery of theory
Using obscure terms to appear profound
Mastery of research techniques