Research can be very difficult to carry out if there is no plan to follow. However, thanks to Leedy and Ormond (2010) we now have 8 characteristics which are the basis of our research but we do not have any tools. Tools are necessary for any task because they make it easier to get the job done. The same goes for conducting research. We have the plan, now we just need the right tools. Leedy and Ormrod (2010) list general tools that include the human mind, the computer and its software, the library and its resources, statistics, measurement techniques, and language. This article will describe each task, focusing on the most important tool to the least important. This article will also discuss the methodology of each tool. The tool I considered the most important is the human mind. The entire research process begins and ends with the human mind. We start with a problem statement, then proceed to solve it using many of the other tools listed. The human mind uses many different methods to decipher information in the search process. Once the information is collected and the statistics used, the human mind interprets all the information collected and transforms it into something that can be understood by others. The human mind makes all other tools possible. The second most important tool in the research process is the computer and its software. The computer is an excellent resource for obtaining information. It provides access to a wealth of data ranging from online journal articles to online libraries. It allows easy collection and organization of data. It also allows real-time international collaboration with others from the comfort of your home. Methods of using the computer are also in the middle of paper......r domain. However, it may happen that the information they need is written in another language. It may be necessary to know several languages ​​to be able to access the information. It is also important to be able to publish the study in the main language. Research that cannot be understood due to a language barrier may be useless. In conclusion, this article has reviewed the six general research tools and also described the methods of using each of them. These methods can act independently of each other or work simultaneously with each other. Regardless of how they can be used, they all act as necessary tools when carrying out the research process. Works Cited Leedy, PD & Ormrod, JE (2010). Practical Research: Planning and Design (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc. Merrill. ISBN: 0-13-715242-6