To newcomers the world of academic studies can seem like a foreign land. But as with traveling, one can become quite comfortable over time by learning some of the language and basic customs. The following provides an overview of how studies are produced, their relevance and how they might be used.

What is a scholarly study?

Eric Ferkenhoff is an assistant professor at the Medill School, Northwestern University, where he advises and teaches classes ranging from enterprise to projects reporting.