Research Topic

and
Statement of the
Problem
Practical Research 1
 Qualitative Research Approaches
Ethnography Phenomenology Narrative Research
study of phenomena narrates the life experiences of
an individual as told to the
concerned with ethnic involving human events,
researcher or gathered by the
groups and minorities situations, concepts, researcher from available
experiences, or needs. documents or materials.

Grounded theory Case study

generates theories that are
presents a detailed analysis
“grounded” in data from the
of a specific issue using a
eld, arising from the actions,
specific case or multiple
interactions, and social
cases within the bounded
processes undertaken by the
system.
participants.
 Qualitative Research Approaches
Action Research Historical Research
Examines rigorously his own
Use past records to understand the events,
practice, such as examination
situations and problems which transpired in
serving as a basis for the past.
professional development.
 Research
Problem
question that a researcher wants to answer
or a problem that a researcher wants to
solve.
 Characteristics of a Good Research Problem

The question is feasible. The question is significant.

The question is clear. The question is ethical.

How to formulate a research
problem?
 Formulating the Research Question/Problem
1 2
Identify the general Expand your
problem/question research question.
of your research.

Reading relevant
research articles
 Your Statement problem
must be:
S- specific
M - measurable
A - attainable
R - realistic
T - time-bound
From Research Problem to Research Question/Hypothesis

Revise and Rewrite the

Draft a Research
Research
Question/Hypothesis
Question/Hypothesis

Draft s Purpose
Write the Purpose of the
Statement
Statement
Writing a Research Title
01.
Keep it simple,
brief, and
attractive
 02.
Use appropriate
descriptive
words
03.
Avoid
abbreviations
and jargon