This document discusses how to identify and formulate a research problem. It begins by comparing starting a research investigation to embarking on a journey through a maze, noting there may be different routes to reach the goal but the key is determining where to begin. It then provides examples of potential sources of interest that could inspire research topics, such as daily life experiences, academic readings, and personal hobbies. The document emphasizes the importance of narrowing down a topic and provides steps for doing so, including listing criteria for evaluating a good research problem. Finally, it discusses characteristics a research problem should have such as being specific, realistic, time-bound, measurable, and attainable.