How do you come up with a research study?

Basic Steps in the Research Process

1. Step 1: Identify and develop your topic. ...
2. Step 2 : Do a preliminary search for information. ...
3. Step 3: Locate materials. ...
4. Step 4: Evaluate your sources. ...
5. Step 5: Make notes. ...
6. Step 6: Write your paper. ...
7. Step 7: Cite your sources properly. ...
8. Step 8: Proofread.
Sample Answers

Here are some examples of good answers to the question.

I'd always wanted to be a writer, so I thought my school's professional writing program would help me
figure out which writing niche would be best for me. I soon discovered that I had a passion for editing
and publishing, so I worked in several related internship programs throughout my time at college. Now, I
feel fully ready to take my first big step into the professional world of publishing.

I was drawn to finance while in college. A few of my brother's friends work for Big Four consulting firms,
and my brother works in banking, and the type of work they talked about really appealed to me.
However, it wasn't until an internship after my second year that I began to develop a highly specific
interest in becoming a consultant in the financial advisory sector. These consultants typically work on
issues that address financial capabilities, as well as quite often the analytical capabilities within an
organization. I was assigned a mentor at that time who helped me understand the field better, and at
that point I began mapping out a career plan, which has led me here.

One of my early mentors was my best friend's father—he was a very successful sales director in the
software industry, and he was the one who encouraged me to explore opportunities in the industry. But
it was the combination of my own explorations, along with the guidance my instructors provided while
in school, that confirmed software sales was the right path for me.

Focus on the tips in this article and you'll easily be able to answer the "Why did you choose your field of
study?" interview question. Let your past decisions and achievements regarding your field of study shine
through.

If your field of study doesn't exactly tie to the job you're interviewing for, look for ways to do some
tying! Focus on skills and educational gains from your unrelated field of study—universal ones that can
come in handy in any employment situation—and link them to the job at h