Practical Research 2: Designing a Research Study

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering sources of research topics, selection criteria, mind mapping, title writing, and the background of study components for Practical Research 2.

Printed Materials

Sources of research topics such as books, journals, newspapers, and magazines.

Online Resources

Websites used to find accurate information for research topics.

Television & Radio

Media sources focusing on current events used as research topic sources.

Previous Assignments

Readings given by a teacher that can serve as sources for research topics.

Personal Experiences

A source of research topics derived from observations and lived experiences.

Personal Interest

A selection criterion where the researcher chooses a topic they genuinely enjoy.

Skills and Competence

Matching a research topic to one's existing knowledge or the opportunity to learn new skills.

Novel, new, or original

A criterion for selecting a research topic that involves exploring fresh and unique areas.

Significant and timely

Selecting a research topic that addresses current issues of importance.

Researchable or manageable

Ensuring a research topic is well-supported and feasible to complete.

Mind mapping

A visual tool used to narrow down and refine a broad research topic.

5W’s (Research Context)

A framework identifying the What (area), Who (subjects/participants), Where (location), and Why (purpose) of a study.

Research Title Keywords

Terms from the manuscript, including dependent and independent variables, used for database searching.

Research Title length

A precise summary of the paper's content that is typically around 10 to 15 words long.

Background of the Study

A section providing general context, relevant aspects of related studies, and the researcher's interpretation moving from broad to specific information.

What is known?

A component of the research background stating the area of research and available information without stating obvious facts.

What is unknown?

The identification of a problem or gap that lacks information and needs to be resolved in the study.

How and why should we fill the gap?

The part of the research background stating the purpose, hypothesis, and description of issues to be addressed.

Working title

A preliminary title developed to serve as a guide throughout the entire research process.