Exploring Research Topics
If you selected “a” as your response to most of the questions above, then your study has criteria of traditional dissertation research. Follow the AU guidelines for dissertation research. If you selected “b” as your response to most of the questions, then your study has criteria of applied research. Follow the AU framework for applied research.
Based on the preliminary questions above, and consultation with faculty, my research will be: ___ (a) argumentative research ____ (b) applied research
Possible Title: List the potential title of your study. This should reveal your primary research objective.
Problem Background: What problem exists that led you to become interested in studying this topic? Who does this problem impact (population)? How does it affect the setting/subjects you are interested in studying?
Purpose Statement: What is the purpose of your study? What do you hope to accomplish?
Setting/Subjects: Describe the participants (subjects or setting) for the study.
Research Question 1:
Intervention or Instrument: What type of data must be collected to answer RQ 1?
Data Analysis: How will you analyze the data you collect to answer RQ 1?
IV/DV and their measurements
Research Question 2:
Intervention or Instrument: What type of data must be collected to answer RQ 2?
Data Analysis: How will you analyze the data you collect to answer RQ 2?
IV/DV and their measurements
Research Question 3:
Intervention or Instrument: What type of data must be collected to answer RQ 3?
Data Analysis: How will you analyze the data you collect to answer RQ 3?
IV/DV and their measurements
