Chapter 4, Conceptualizing A Research Study
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This lecture on conceptualizing a research study outlines the three phases of the research process: conceptual, empirical, and interpretative. It emphasizes the importance of thorough literature reviews, collaboration, and refining research topics, as well as provides guidance on writing titles and introductions. Key questions are suggested for researchers to assess the feasibility and relevance of their proposed studies.
Chapter 4, Conceptualizing A Research Study
- 1. Conceptualizing a Research Study Lecture for 16 January 2017
- 2. Conceptualizing a Research Study • Reference – Almeida, Adelaida B., Gaerlan, Amelita, A., and Manly, Norita E. Research Fundamentals: From Concept to Output. Quezon City, Philippines. Adriana Publishing. 2016.
- 3. Conceptualizing a Research Study • The research process has 3 phases: 1. Conceptual phase 2. Empirical phase 3. Interpretative phase
- 4. Conceptualizing a Research Study • Components of the research process 1. Conducting a thorough search of the peer- reviewed literature 2. Finding a research mentor and other collaborator 3. Considering methodology and study design 4. Assessing feasibility
- 5. Conceptualizing a Research Study 1. Finding your focus – Which aspects of your discipline interest you most? – What have you observed that you have questions about? – What articles have you read that have raised questions in your mind?
- 6. Conceptualizing a Research Study 2. What are the gaps in literature? – By topic (What is not being looked at?) – Methods (What is not being done?) – Populations (Who is not being studied?) – Comparisons (Who is not being compared?)
- 7. Conceptualizing a Research Study 3. Where to start? – Read – Detailed literature searches – Attend seminars, conferences and presentations – Discuss subject area with peers – Listen and ask questions
- 8. Conceptualizing a Research Study 4. Refining research topics – Discuss with fellow researchers – Discuss with stakeholders – Assess what is most critical to learn – Assess research sources available
- 9. Conceptualizing a Research Study 5. Questions to ask yourself – Is this a good idea? – Who cares? – Can it be addressed using appropriate research methods? – Will it stimulate interest by others and the sponsors? – Is it feasible/practical/doable? – Is it fundable?
- 10. Conceptualizing a Research Study • Writing the research title – Does the title describe what the study is all about? – Does the title contain high specificity level? – Is the title academically phrased and is not verbose? – Is the title within the twelve (12) substantive word requirement of the American Psychological Association (APA)?
- 11. Conceptualizing a Research Study • Writing an introduction – What is the problem? – Why is it a problem? – How it should be solved? – Why it should be solved? – What is the purpose of the study?
- 12. Conceptualizing a Research Study • Writing an introduction What is the problem? Why is it a problem? How it should be solved? Why it should be solved? What is the purpose of the study?
- 13. Conceptualizing a Research Study • What is a statement of the problem? – A statement of the problem is a concise description of the issues to be addressed by the researcher.
- 14. Conceptualizing a Research Study • Why do a background study? – In addition to gaining general knowledge about your topic area, your goals are to determine the current state of knowledge and to become familiar with current research.