“Writing is hard. It requires us to use multiple parts of the brain in an improbable symphony of high-strain effort”. (Newport, Cal., 2024). In the academic context, difficulty appears in “Documentation” as a core element of the academic research process.

Academic Research can be defined as a systematic and structured form of inquiry that aims to discover, explain, and expand knowledge within specific academic disciplines and professional fields. It involves the collection of data, documentation of critical information, analysis, and interpretation of that data according to appropriate research methodologies.

Badya University Library Research Guide is designed to support users throughout their academic research journey, from understanding the academic requirements to developing advanced research skills. It provides continuous support across all stages of the research process, ensuring a gradual transition from basic concepts to more complex and independent scholarly practices by providing a structured and progressive approach to research skills development, and it is organized into three defined levels, each corresponding to a distinct stage of academic growth and increasing research complexity.

• Elementary Level: for undergraduate students of years 1 & 2.
• Intermediate Level: for undergraduate intermediate years students.
• Advanced Level: for undergraduate senior students and postgraduate researchers.