Topic outline

  • General

  • Dr Khiari R (Group 1 and 2)

    • HOW TO SELECT A RESEARCH TOPIC File

      The ability to develop a good research topic is an important skill. An instructor may assign you a

      specific topic, but most often instructors require you to select your own topic of interest. When

      deciding on a topic, there are a few things that you will need to do:

      • brainstorm for ideas

      • choose a topic that will enable you to read and understand the literature

      • ensure that the topic is manageable and that material is available

      • make a list of key words

      • be flexible

      • define your topic as a focused research question

      • research and read more about your

    • Selecting a research topic: tips and advice File
       Ask yourself: What am I curious about? What questions do I have? What topic would I like to learn more about? [If you're still not sure, think of 3 things that interest you, even if you don't think they relate to your class. You might be surprised at the connections you can make!]
    • Narrowing a Topic and Developing a Research Question File

      After choosing a topic and gathering background information, add focus with a research question.

      • Explore questions.

      - Ask open-ended “how” and “why” questions about your general topic.

      - Consider the “so what” of your topic. Why does this topic matter to you? Why should it matter to others?

      - Reflect on the questions you have considered. Identify one or two questions you find engaging and which

      could be explored further through research.

      • Determine and evaluate your research question.

      - What aspect of the more general topic you will explore?

      - Is your research question clear?

      - Is your research question focused?

      (Research questions must be specific enough to be well covered in the space available.)

      - Is your research question complex?

      (Questions shouldn't have a simple yes/no answer and should require research and analysis.)

      • Hypothesis. After you've come up with a question, consider the path your answer might take.

      - If you are making an argument, what will you say?

      - Why does your argument matter?

      - How might others challenge your argument?

      - What kind of sources will you need to support your argument?

    • Procrastination and Motivation File
      We have all procrastinated at some point. You may tell yourself things like “There’s so many other things I’d rather be doing!” and “There's plenty of time, I'll get to that later”, or “I work better under pressure, so I don't need to do it straight away!”
    • Motivation Types and Techniques to avoid procrastination File

      When discussing motivation it is also necessary to discuss issues of concentration and procrastination. These three topics are intrinsically connected – each affecting the other. Similarly, challenges that impact one area likely also impact the other two. When looking for ways to increase motivation it is necessary to also discuss procrastination and concentration.

      When our motivation decreases our stress, guilt & apathy increase. This often leads to burn out. Our ability to concentrate will decrease. All of this increases our tendency to procrastinate.

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