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How I.T helps withHow I.T helps with
researchresearch
By Michael Matenje & Luke HeathBy Michael Matenje & Luke Heath

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ContentContent
 Research in GeneralResearch in General
 Research TodayResearch Today
 IT Technology and ResearchIT Technology and Research
 ConclusionConclusion

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Research in GeneralResearch in General
 We can define Research as:We can define Research as:
– ““The process of finding published material thenThe process of finding published material then
using it to reach new conclusions.”using it to reach new conclusions.”
 You can use research by using a variety ofYou can use research by using a variety of
different materials.different materials.

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Research TodayResearch Today
 20 years ago, it would have taken20 years ago, it would have taken
several hours to find information.several hours to find information.
 Companies can now use technologiesCompanies can now use technologies
to find facts a lot quicker. This canto find facts a lot quicker. This can
help in today's business environment.help in today's business environment.

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I.T TechnologyI.T Technology
 Research can be accessed veryResearch can be accessed very
quickly to date.quickly to date.
 Indexing and other functions make itIndexing and other functions make it
faster to find facts and figures.faster to find facts and figures.

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ConclusionConclusion
 Today there are a large amount ofToday there are a large amount of
material available for Research.material available for Research.
 Technology makes it a lot quicker toTechnology makes it a lot quicker to
finalise facts and figures.finalise facts and figures.

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Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers