Comprehensive and accurate retrieval of educational literature. Comprehensive retrieval refers to browsing, which not only refers to the relevant research results at home and abroad within its specific scope, but also broadens its horizons and browses the relevant research results outside its specific scope. We should not only collect materials that are consistent with our own views, but also collect materials that are inconsistent with or contradictory to our own views.

We should consult not only Chinese materials extensively, but also foreign materials extensively, so as to grasp the latest research materials and trends in time, especially to collect first-hand materials to ensure the objectivity and comprehensiveness of the research. Confirm the authenticity of the document. External audit refers to the identification of the authenticity of the document itself, including the identification of the authenticity of the author and the identification of the document version.

Through external review (external comments) to determine the authenticity or authenticity of materials, that is, "identification" and "confirmation" to determine the author and publication date of materials. Internal audit refers to the identification of whether the contents contained in the literature are true or not. Determine the accuracy and value of the material through internal audit (internal opinion), that is, the meaning and value of the document itself.

Write a summary report on educational literature. On the basis of consulting literature, researchers should write a literature review report in order to further comprehensively grasp the current situation of the problems to be studied and clarify the research ideas. Literature review report is to evaluate and analyze the contents of related documents of a research topic.

Characteristics of educational research

First, the authenticity of educational research. That is, the problems, processes, data and results of educational research are all true.

Second, the innovation of educational research. This is the most prominent feature of educational research. Theoretical innovation and times innovation are the soul of educational research, and they are also important standards to measure and evaluate educational research.

Thirdly, the ecology of educational research means that educational research should emphasize the naturalness and reality of research.

Fourth, reflection on educational research. Reflecting on the elements and whole of educational research activities is the only way to improve educational theory, solve educational problems and improve educational quality.

Fifth, the era of educational research. In different times, the focus, methods, means and vision of educational research will be combined with the specific situation and background at that time.