NAME: ADOKORACH NILLER

REG NO: 20/2/TU/113/DSPW

CENTRE: PAKWACH
PROGRAMME: DIPLOMA
COURSE: DSPW
YEAR OF STUDY: YR 2 SEM 1
NAME OF LECTURER:

QUESTION: A research topic represents the core subject matter of scholarly

communication, and the means by which we arrive at other topics of conversations and discover
new knowledge. Topics offer us an occasion for writing and a focus that governs what we want
to say. Therefore, conducting good research starts with a good research topic.
a) Write three research topics in your area of study, your research topics should have two
variables; the Independent Variable (IV) and the Dependent Variable (DV)
b) Explain the factors that you would consider when choosing your research topic.
c) By choosing one of the three topics above, write the statement of the problem of that
topic.
a) Research topic is a subject or issue that a researcher is interested in when conducting a
research.
Research is a process; meaning it goes through steps and it intended to discover facts if it
is qualitative and to discover relationships and if it is quantitative.

Below is the topics;

1) THE IMPACT OF MODERN EQUIPMENT ON THE SECRETARY’S
PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENT (A CASE
STUDY OF NEBBI DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT)

Independent variable Dependent variable

Modern equipment
- Computers Secretary’s performance
- Electric typewriters
- Photocopier
- printer

2) JOB STRESS AND PERFORMANCE OF SECRETARIES IN AN

ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF NYARAVUR TOWN COUNCIL)

Independent variable Dependent variable

Job stress
performance

3) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT TESTS AND PERFORMANCE IN SHORTHAND

(A CASE STUDY OF YEAR TWO SECRETARIAL STUDENTS TEAM
UNIVERSITY)

Independent variable Dependent variable

Continuous assessment tests

 Performance in shorthand

b) Explain the factors that you would consider when choosing your research topic.
These are the factors to consider when choosing the research topic;
Interest:
The greater your interest in the research area, the more committed and dedicated you will
be. Research can be a long journey which requires perseverance and determination.
Therefore a void boredom and frustration along way select a research area that you
passionate about.
Career Path:
Your career path is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a
research topic. A research topic linked to career vision will only add value in the world at
work.
Time
Usually your colleagues will have a time period by which you are expected to complete
your study. This time will usually affect your subject area.
Budget:
Research can be costly as you have to meet with participant and other cost that will come
up in order to complete your research. This may include cost such as proof reading,
printing and transcription services. The cost of the research will vary depending on the
nature of the topic selected.
Practical use of the data:
These are some research application than others. If you want your study to elevate your
career, consider choosing area where your study can make a difference.
Novelty
Avoid selecting a research topic that several other person name contributed to in your
field in your country. If there is several researchers who have completed studies in your
field, then your research will be just another paper in the area in your country.
Ease of locating the participants:
 The ease to locating participants in your subject area of area should be something that
you should consider.
Final thought
Research can be interesting since you re exploring a research problem that you are
passionate about. According to Neil Armstrong, research is crediting new knowledge.

c) By choosing one of the three topics above, write the statement of the problem of that
topic.

c) JOB STRESS AND PERFORMANCE OF SECRETARIES IN AN ORGANIZATION

(A CASE STUDY OF NYARAVUR TOWN COUNCIL)

Obstract and Introduction

Stress can be said to be non-specific reaction of the body to the demand made on it by external or
internal stimulus events called stressor. Stress as emotional process has psychological and
physiological implications. Many professional secretaries experience conflicts because of office
demands which is consuming most of their time, thereby neglecting their home duties to the
background. The work of secretaries are stressful in nature since they are the head and eye of the
organization. Sometimes secretaries feel depressed and discourages because of the work fully
packed for them and there is inadequate time to tackle all these jobs, even at that, the manager
will be shouting on them to hurry up, and as the secretary looks around and finds no help, stress
arises.
Statement of the Problem
Stress comes as a result of over working oneself. Over work may emanate from the manager of
an organization or the secretary herself. A situation where the manager fails to recruit more
workers in the organization, this will generate stressful condition for the secretaries working with
them which may lead to frustrations, tension and anxiety and as a result of this problem may
occur. The secretary herself causes stress in her job, as a result of her inability to schedule her
time according to her engagements. In view of the adverse effects of stress on the performance
of the secretary, it becomes imperative to take a very keen look at the reasons for stress in work
place, the effect of stress on the job performance of secretary and ways of improving the
condition using empirical evidence.