Research ResourcesGet better at research with our ever-growing resources . 01. Identify your broad area of interestIdentify your broad area of interestScan recent developments, societal needs, or practical problemsDo exploratory reading to understand key themesDiscuss ideas with mentors or expertsNarrow down to a potential problem domain or theme03. Hypothesis Development (if applicable)Review relevant theories or prior empirical studiesIdentify variables and relationships to testFormulate one or more testable hypothesesClarify assumptions and conditions for testingLink hypotheses explicitly to research questions and objectives05. Designing the Research MethodologyChoose a suitable research designSelect methods for data collectionDefine population, sampling method, and sample sizeChoose data analysis toolsEnsure ethical compliance and resource planning02. Defining your Research ProblemIdentify specific gaps or tensions in existing researchFrame a precise research problem or issueDefine the research aimDevelop specific objectivesFormulate research questions based on the aim and objectives04. Conducting the Literature ReviewConduct a structured and systematic literature searchCritically evaluate key sourcesIdentify theoretical frameworks or conceptual lensesSynthesize findings to show the novelty of your approachUse literature to justify your objectives and hypotheses06. Data Collection and AnalysisPilot-test your instruments (if needed)Collect data according to planOrganize, clean, and store data securelyAnalyze data using chosen methodsInterpret results in relation to hypotheses, objectives, and theory
