How to select a research topic is discussed here

4. Research is the systematic collection, analysis and
interpretation of data to answer a certain question or
solve a problem.
Careful, systematic, patient study & investigation in
some field of knowledge.
Undertaken for the purpose of discovering or
establishing facts or principles .

12. Unpleasant Sensation
of Fear
Absence of
hope

17. Outline areas of interest
Choose a topic
Narrow your topic
Identify a research problem
Identify the purpose for your study
Read about your
interests
Talk to your
Colleagues
Find out what
others are
doing
Observe your
environment
Be curious
Ask questions

27. The investigator must make sure that:
• He has a research question
• The question is clear and specific
• It reflects the objectives of the study
• It has no answer by common sense
• It has no answer in the LITERATURE
• Finding an answer to the question will solve or at least
help in solving the problem to be studied.

29. ..

31. THIS REALLY IS NOT THAT
DIFFICULT
• Begin--that’s the hard part
• Keep focused
• Impose your will on the subject
• Persevere
• Get reinforcement from time to time
• Stay in touch with your advisor—weekly
• WRITE!!!

32. …

33. Time available
How difficult is it?
Are data
available?
How much will it
cost?

34. Am I seriously
interested in
this topic?
Why is it
important to
me?
What benefit is
there for me?

36. Do I feel open-minded and excited with
regard to my topic?
What information, data, and resources are
available with regard to my topic?

37. …