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METHOD OF RESEARCH

What research is not:


•it is not an argument
•it is not a mere compilation of facts, opinions or ideas
•it is not a summary of a single work no matter how authoritative
•it is not a half hazard grouping of ideas full of gaps and missing links - to meet a deadline
•it is not a collection of footnotes and bibliographical materials

The Three P's in Thesis Writing


Planning for research
•Orientation
•Problem search
•Problem Conceptualization
•Literature review
•Research designing
•proposal hearing

Production of research
•Research undertaking
•Research reporting

Presentation of research
•Oral examination
•Research forum
•Research Publication

The research process is generally common for all disciplines. Initially, the researcher decides on
what research area to work on. After reviewing the state-of-the-art of research, the researcher
formulates specific research objectives and hypothesis, designs the research procedure.

•1. Identify research problem


•2. Review previous work
•3. Formulate specific research objectives
•4. Formulate Hypothesis
•5. Design research procedure
•6. Collect data
•7. Organize and analyze data
•8. Formulate conclusions
•9. Report findings

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