This document outlines the process of selecting a good research topic. It begins by defining a researcher and research, then provides tips for choosing an interesting, relevant topic within an appropriate scope. The document advises background research on potential topics to refine the focus. It suggests brainstorming related concepts and considering historical, geographic or sociological angles. Developing an exploratory research question is recommended before the next session, where students will write a concept note and receive feedback on their selected topic. The dynamic nature of research and allowing topics to be modified is also emphasized.

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Dr. Akhlas Ahmed
Nov 28th, 2016
Lecture # 2
NILAT

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RESEARCHER IS A PERSON
WHO CONDUCT RESEARCH
INVESTIGATION

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RESEARCH IS
A SCIENTIFIC PROCESS

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Research Topic!
Assortment dynamics:
 Real issue
 Public interest
 Future viewpoint
 Impact oriented
 Global scenario

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Skillfulness:
 Broad minded
 Positive thinking
 In-depth knowledge
 Visualize long-lasting
 Future perspective
 Significant thoughts

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How can I choose a good topic for my research
study?
Make sure your topic meets the assignment
requirements.
 Read it closely.
 Ask your professor for feedback if you are unsure.
Choose a topic that is interesting to you.
 It may seem obvious, but this will make the
research process more fun and engaging for you.
Prefer a topic that is valuable in your career.
 It may increase your future worth.
 It can raise your image professionally.
 It will develop your significance.

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Why look at reasons through a topic selection?
Consider the scope of your topic.
 If your topic is too broad it may be hard to find
information that is focused and relevant.
 If your topic is too narrow it may be hard to find
any information at all.

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What's your general approach to the topic?
Think about some general approaches that may help
you further develop your topic:
 Use a historical angle by focusing on a particular
time period; a geographical angle, focusing on a
particular part of the world; or a sociological
angle, focusing on a particular group of people.
Start doing some exploratory, in-depth research.
 As you do more in-depth research, like looking for
scholarly articles, books, and other sources to
include in your paper, you can and probably will
modify or refine your topic based on what you
find.

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How to make a topic for research study?
Strategy for developing a research topic:
 once you have a broad topic in mind:
Background study:
it will help you develop your topic and hone or
change it in more appropriate ways. Though this
seems like extra work, it is actually a vital, time-
saving step. Knowing more about your topic's
background can only help you develop a more
effective topic, and therefore, research paper.
Brainstorm concepts:
once you think of a broad topic that interests you,
try to brainstorm all of the words or concepts you
can that might be related to that topic.
For example, if your topic is "polar bears," you might think of the
following words and topics in association: ice, cubs, pollution,
hunting, diet, climate change, and environmental icon.
It may help to write this process down.

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Develop a research question
Once you have come up with a broad topic and done
some background research, you may want to develop
a research question, or a question you're going to
answer in your paper by doing more, in-depth
research.

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NEXT SESSION
 Select your research topic. Write a concept note
about it. In next session you will have to support
your topic.

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KEEP IN MIND
Research is a dynamic process
Don't be afraid to discover new
things and modify or refine your
topic.
Q/A