How does Missouri State University define research?
A systematic investigation designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. Generalizable Knowledge is further defined as any information generated from data collected to describe, inform, generate or test hypotheses that will be shared with others in any public or semi-public venue other than closed meetings and/or the classroom setting. This may include dissemination of information through more traditional, formalized means such as journal publications or conference presentations. It also includes dissemination through things like local or state newsletters or posting on the Internet such that a wider audience could access the information freely.
