Research

If you search for something or someone, the French verb for this action is “chercher.” If you need to research something or someone, you need the French verb “rechercher.” See how easy it is to learn French? Now that you know I like to be playful in other languages (I don’t need to explain “double entendre,” do I?), I’ll move on…

While my trusty Merriam-Webster’s has multiple definitions for the word “research,” the one most appropriate for By All Writes is: “The collecting of information about a particular subject.” If you’re writing an article, or white paper, or even a book, and you need help because gathering all the necessary background information isn’t the best use of your time, cherchez this femme. Remember, I already taught you the necessary verb in French – just revisit the first paragraph!

I’m also a trained focus group moderator. I can even help you develop participant screeners and focus group moderator guides if you intend to conduct exploratory qualitative research. If you hire me to moderate your focus group(s), a detailed report that includes actionable recommendations will be your final deliverable. Upon request, I can teach you more Français du jour…