Choosing a Topic

1. choosing the field – based on

interest, on previous study and research,
and experience
2. deepening and narrowing the
research to a topic:
-based on
profession/work/activity/previous
research
-up to date; correspond to/match
the current reality; meet the current
needs of research in the field
-bring a contribution
-resources (enough, but not too
many)

Then what?
Look for resources

Brainstorming – random words,

concepts, ideas connected to the topic

Ex.: Auditing
Accounting
Public institution
Reviewing
Court of Auditors
Money
Public funds
Laws – compliance with the laws
European funds
Standards
Make up a hierarchy of the above
random concepts, according to their
relevance to your topic

The most relevant will turn into sub-

topics – chapters

Then what?
Drafting a plan in research

Then what?
Start writing – draft form.
Select the relevant resources. Study
resources.

Then what?
Main ideas. Match relevant resources to
sub-topics, sub-chapters and main
ideas.

Then what?
Add practical resources – graphs,
interviews, surveys, studies, case
studies

Add an appendix.

Then what?
Introduction. Conclusion.

Then what?
Ohhhh, proof-reading.