| Abstract: | Research is the key for innovation, progress and development. However, research is not widely
regarded as a normal activity (Seyoum, 1998; Zulfa, 2000; Taddesse, 2000). It is with this issue
that this paper is concerned. The study discusses an account of lecturers' involvement in
conducting research, and the barriers that impede instructors from doing research. The study was
made on both private and public colleges in Addis Ababa. Questionnaires were distributed to
lecturers and deans of public and private colleges. The findings of the study show that, with few exceptions, lecturers have detached themselves from doing research. In conclusion it could be said that research and teaching has never remained in close touch in the Ethiopian higher education arena. |
