Abstract:
This article aims at showing the different stages of research in the social sciences according to
the thought of Gaston BACHELARD. We tend to assist all those who want to develop by
themselves the different tools of the research process and more specifically, deeply understand its
foundations in order to successfully undertake research work.
It should be emphasized that the concept of research covers several meanings and our meaning
is however more restrictive. First, we describe it as a process, an activity, in other words: when we
search, we do an activity
In addition, our communication deals with the interconnectivity between the different stages,
emphasizing the activity of the Apprentice-researcher and the scientific spirit which are considered
as principal and seen in the principles of Bachelard.
Finally, insist on the necessity to develop a guide and/or manual in response to the need of
Apprentice Researchers
