The document outlines the steps to formulate a research problem: 1. Identify an area of interest within your subject. 2. Investigate the nature of the potential problem by selecting a type such as analytical, interdisciplinary, or technical. 3. Define the variable relationships within the problem like how data or methods may change. 4. Raise research questions about how the problem affects sectors and why it is important to study. 5. Formulate objectives for the research and assess what can be done given time, resources, and expertise.