Qualities of Great Research

Successful research follows a clear methodology.

When planning research including case studies, you must have and follow a clear and thorough process.

"Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose. " -Zora Neale Hurston

Steps for Creating Research

1. Define a clear statement of the research problem being addressed.

2. List convincing reasons/rational for the importance of the research problem.

3. Thoroughly and comprehensively review related research providing a rationale for why the research problem needs to be addressed as described and proposed.

4. Outline a clear statement of the procedure to be used to study the research problem – who will be studied, what information will be collected, what treatment will be administered (if appropriate), what comparisons will be made, what analysis of data will be conducted – with a convincing rationale.

5. Clearly report findings and limitations.

6. Make recommendations for further study (next steps).

7. Create a bibliography of cited literature relating/used in the study.

What research questions/topics do you have that need further investigation?