Applied Research at Canadore College of Technology and Arts
Applied research bridges knowledge and technology with finding solutions to real-world challenges. At Canadore College, the Research Centre provides oversight for applied research projects and support at each stage of the research process.
For students, research or research-based experiential learning provides authentic learning opportunities to build essential employability skills.
Our Research Process begins with scoping and discussing with the partner (community or industry) and moves through the following cycle. More information on each stage of the cycle can be found here.
Academic Research Vs Applied Research
Research is a scholarly activity that aims at investigating an outcome to a feasible and worthwhile research question or a solution to a problem using a systematic and formally accepted methodology.
Academic Research
Academic research leads to the development of new knowledge. It generally involves identifying a research question, selecting the most appropriate methodology, collecting then analyzing secondary and primary data, and finally communicating the outcome.
Applied Research
Academic research leads to the development of new knowledge. It generally involves identifying a research question, selecting the most appropriate methodology, collecting then analyzing secondary and primary data, and finally communicating the outcome.