The Engineer Studies Center Guide to Research and Data Collection.

Abstract

THis paper provides tips and guidelines for use in facilitating better research and data collection when undertaking US Army studies and analysis. It is intended for use by analysts and military planners at the US Army Engineer Studies Center (ESC). However, the tips provided herein are applicable throughout the US Army study analysis community. This report specifically gives background on the ESC study process, focuses on the research phase of the ESC study process, provides ten tips for better research and data collection, and provides several observations on the research collection process. An annex listing selected libraries used often by ESC analysts is also provided. Keywords: Research, Data Collection, Corps of Engineers, Project Planning, Data Acquisition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 30, 1987
Accession Number
ADA189971

Entities

People

  • Douglas Lehman
  • Jill Davis
  • Richard L. Taylor

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Doctrine
  • Engineers
  • Geographic Regions
  • Governments
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Systems
  • Materials
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Observation
  • Personal Computers
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.