This numbered Frameworks Page covers a single Visual Knowledge Model (VKM). Refer to Tags at the bottom for content classification and source publication if any. The page may be updated to connect with newer Frameworks Pages. The number is for pages, not for content.
Published on September 10, 2014 | Last Updated on September 20, 2025
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The Research Path identifies the major milestones along four research sub-paths: literature review, research methodology, conceptual development and data collection. This visual knowledge model (VKM) also identifies a number of ongoing research activities pursuant to each research sub-path.
Note: the importance of a clearly defined research path cannot be understated. However, allowing oneself to diverge into inter-connected sub-paths (a network of tunnels dug underneath the main topic) is an excellent mechanism for knowledge exploration and discovery.
Cite as: BIMe Initiative (2025), '29. Research Path', https://bimexcellence.org/frameworks/research-path/. First published 10 September 2014. Viewed 27 September 2025