RESEARCH 101

Research is a process of investigation.

• True

• False

• Unsure

To embark on a research one should starts with

• prepare a research proposal

• write up an introduction

• choose a research problem

• define a method

In choosing a research problem to investigate, a researcher will

• identify the topic statement

• review related literature to refine the approach and way to analyse it

• conduct the survey to solve the issue

• find resources that can help you to broaden, strengthen and develop your ideas and arguments

The goal of a research proposal is to

• conduct a study to propose a solution

• justify a research problem and solve them

• present and justify the need for a study and research problem

• present the practical way in which the proposed research should be conducted

Other than extensive literature review, research proposal must provide persuasive evidence that there is a need to conduct the study.

• True

• False

• Unsure

Use action verbs that is specific enough to be evaluated and measured. This describes

• Abstract

• Problem statement

• Objectives

• Methodology

Among the golden rules to write objective are

• should be presented briefly and concisely

• should be ambitious and easy

• should be static once the study work begins (i.e., objectives should not be moving targets)

• should be realistic (e.g., achieved within the expected timeframe, achieved within the available resources)

"to ask people why they support not support the organisation". This is a _______ objective.

• Definite

• Clear

• Weak

• Strong

Research question should

• be constructed based on issues that you are curious about

• provides enough specifics that can be easily understand without needing additional explanation.

• be arguable that its potential answers are open to debate rather than accepted facts.

• ask questions that requires respondents to answer for the analysis of data

This section shows in at glance of the contribution to the body of existence or non-existence knowledge

• Background of study

• Problem Statement

• Research questions

• Significance of study