"I had been writing for about twelve years. I knew pretty well how you could find things out, but I had never been trained in an academic way how to go about the research"
- David McCullough
About this Quote
This quote by David McCullough speaks to the value of formal education and training in research. Regardless of having written for twelve years, McCullough acknowledges that he had actually never ever been officially trained in research study. This suggests that official education and training can supply important skills and understanding that can not be acquired through experience alone. McCullough suggests that formal education and training can provide the necessary tools to successfully carry out research study. This quote likewise speaks to the value of having a coach or instructor to direct one's research. Without official training, McCullough may have been not able to effectively conduct research and find the details he needed. This quote emphasizes the significance of formal education and training in research study and the worth of having a coach or instructor to assist one's research study.
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