Demystifying chair’s research: from theory to practice

Abstract

The academic research carried out in universities continues to be only  content in a subject, so it is relevant to talk about this topic that continues to carry with it myths and erroneous thoughts, which is why the idea of making a critical analysis and propose practical recommendations to improve the idea that we still have about academic research. An analysis is proposed with a pragmatic approach to the link between research and professional practice, taking into account a population of students who have already carried out research. Through a descriptive survey, the myths that revolve around research and the results obtained reflect factors such as low motivation to research, group dynamics and the connection with the working world. Finally, an approach is given to taking the research process carried out in undergraduate studies from theory to daily practice and the benefits that are generated for researchers and society in general.