What is artistic research? What is a research document? How do these relate to the making process, invention, and creativity? What exactly is expected of me? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, then this bookis for you. Research For People Who (Think They) Would Rather Create addresses all relevant aspects that need to be considered during a research and documentation process,such as: finding the right topic and approach; formulatingyour research question; working out your methods; choosingone or more suitable writing styles; and considering the possible roles of visual, virtual, auditory, embodied, andspatial materials. 'Research For People Who (Think They) Would Rather Create' shows a multitude of examples from the field of art and design--each of which illustrates onespecific aspect of developing a thesis, essay, paper, research document, or however else it may be referred to in your own setting. You can read this book from cover to cover, or you can immediately flip to those subjects whichyou find most relevant at any given moment. Ultimately, Research For People Who (Think They) Would Rather Create is an invitation to contribute--quite literally, with yourown projects, examples, and questions--since the ultimate goal is to help you develop your own research