How to develop a research/dissertation idea?

🎓 Course Title: How to Develop a Research/Dissertation Idea?

🚀 Headline: Master the Art of Developing Research Topics, Crafting Research Questions, and More!

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of choosing a research topic for your dissertation or thesis? You're not alone. Many students struggle with this seemingly simple yet crucial step in the research process. Dr Jaroslaw Kriukow, an experienced academic with a track record of efficiently developing impactful research ideas, is here to guide you through this journey.

Course Overview:

In this comprehensive course, Dr Kriukow shares his proven strategies for identifying and refining a compelling research topic. He draws from his own experiences, having completed a Master's dissertation in an impressively short span of 4 months and a PhD proposal in just 2 days, all while managing family life and a full-time job.

Key Learning Outcomes:

🌱 Understanding a "Good" Research Idea: Learn what constitutes a good research idea and how to cultivate it.

🤔 Literature Exploration: Discover where to find relevant literature and how to engage with it effectively.

📚 Reading Techniques: Master the art of reading for research, including which parts of texts to focus on and how to retain key information.

🗂️ Organizing Your Sources: Get tips on organizing your reading sources to maintain clarity and control over your research materials.

⏰ Writing Strategy: Find out when and what to write, understanding the role of free writing in the process.

⚫️ The Importance of Thinking: Explore the often underestimated importance of contemplation and thought in the research process.

🤫 Developing Research Questions: Learn how to formulate meaningful research questions that drive your study.

📈 Types of Research Questions: Understand the different types of research questions and their roles in your research.

✅ A "Good" Research Question: Identify what makes a research question strong and how it should be positioned within your dissertation or thesis.

📈 Incorporating Your Idea into the Literature Review: Discover how to seamlessly weave your research idea and questions into the Literature Review chapter of your work.

Course Structure:

1. Identifying a Good Research Topic: Learn the criteria for selecting a topic that is both interesting and feasible.

2. Literature Review Basics: Understand how to read literature effectively and keep track of your sources.

3. Crafting Your Research Questions: Develop research questions that are clear, focused, and significant to your study.

4. Writing Process: Learn when and what to start writing, including the use of free writing to unlock creativity and clarity.

5. The Role of Thinking: Emphasize the importance of thoughtful consideration in refining your research focus.

6. Integrating Your Idea into the Literature Review: See how your research idea fits within the broader context of existing literature.

Course Conclusion:

This course will not delve into the nitty-gritty details of dissertation structure but will provide a solid foundation for developing your research idea and formulating your research questions, which are essential building blocks of any academic paper. You'll leave with the tools to start your research journey confidently and with a clear understanding of how to continue developing your project.

Join Dr Kriukow in this enlightening course and embark on your path to research excellence! 🌟