Research is an iterative process that involves thoughtful deliberation, seeking further information to test initial ideas, and evaluating what has been learned to determine if a new direction is needed. Successful research balances thinking with action, such as testing a research direction by searching existing literature after thoughtfully choosing a topic of interest and ensuring the scope is appropriate.
2. Research is an iterative process. Each step informs
the next, and sometimes leads to revisiting a
previous step.
Seeking
Further
Information
Evaluating
Information
Thoughtful
Deliberation
z Successful
research
requires a
good mix of
thoughtfulness
and action
• Thus, once you have thoughtfully chosen a research direction, it is
important to test and refine that direction through seeking further
information and determining
3. To avoid topic “analysis paralysis,” simply ask:
If you can answer yes, put your ideas to the
test by searching the literature.
• Am I interested in the topic?
• Have I done enough background work to ask
an intelligent question?
• Is the project scope appropriate for the level
of effort required by the project?
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