Scribd
Upload
6 views18 pages

Selecting A Topic

This file is not mine, but i want to share some ways on how to choose certain topic in your research like what i've did. Thank you for your understandin.

Uploaded by

Xione Mirei Choi
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
6 views18 pages

Selecting A Topic

This file is not mine, but i want to share some ways on how to choose certain topic in your research like what i've did. Thank you for your understandin.

Uploaded by

Xione Mirei Choi
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

SELECTING A TOPIC

Factors in considering Topic Selection

• Interest
• Focus
• Available Knowledge
• Data Availability
• INTEREST
Choose a topic that interests and challenges you.
• FOCUS
Focus on a limited aspect of the topic.
• AVAILABLE KNOWLEDGE
Make sure it can be supported by research
• DATA AVAILABILITY
Sources, data, money, and skill.
Steps in finding a research topic

• Decide on a suitable subject area


• Design a general overview of the topic
• Narrow the topic down
Ways to find a Topic

• Go through the teaching material and notes


• Use observations made in daily life or during internship
• Investigate gaps in research or contradictions in specialist
literature
Characteristics of a Good Topic
• Interesting
• Previous knowledge
• Relevance to study and career goals
• Researchable/ enough relevant literature
• Significant
• Manageable
• Ethical
How to obtain an overview of the topic
as quickly as possible
Literature Search

Research Progress Research Gaps


Using your INITIAL TOPIC

Restriction Criteria

• Period • Past 3 years


• Geographical Region • China
• Groups of Persons • teenagers
• Stands of Theory • Adaptation theory
• Explanatory Approaches • Technology acceptance
model
• Decide on a suitable
subject area

• Design a general overview


of the topic

• Narrow the topic down

SPECIFIC RESEARCH TOPIC


Specific Research Questions
THANK YOU!

You might also like