Research is often described as an active, diligent, and systematic process of inquiry aimed at discovering, interpreting and revising facts. This intellectualinvestigation produces a greater understanding of events, behaviors, or theories, and makes practical applications through laws and theories. The term research is also used to describe a collection of information about a particular subject, and is usually associated with science and the scientific method.
The word research derives from Middle French (see French language); its literal meaning is 'to investigate thoroughly'.
500Lingua MOO - Focus on writing and technology, host to meetings of the Electronic Literature Organisation, trAce, Kairos and other groups as well as used in teacher. Links to publications including two books on MOOs.
schMOOze University - Place where people who study English as a second or foreign language can practice their English while sharing experiences. Site offers information about the MOO as well as ESL/EFL and MOO related resources.