What do I want to know?

What do I want to know?

1. Brainstorming

   • "Why this question might be good for the research?"
   • Create a brainstorming sheet
   • Relate research subject to your field of studies

2. Background

   • "What my subject is about?"
   • Don't miss details. They could affect process of research
   • Search for similar researches

3. Boundaries

   • Use the funnel technique
   • Stick to the subject
   • Avoid useless or backbreaking work

4. Objective

   • "What is the goals I want to reach by doing the research?"
   • "Why my topic is important?"
   • Improving knowledge
   • "Would my work be useful?"

5. Research questions

   • Define questions as specifically as possible
   • Don't forget about boundaries you have set
   • Tip: broad subquestion means new research!

6. Information

   • Make a mind map or a list
   • Determine main and subquestions of the research
   • Think about availability of information needed