Writing a Research

Objectives
MODULE 6
WEEK 6 - Module 6
Learning Objectives:

A. formulate obtainable research

questions and objectives
WRITING A RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

Research objectives outline the

specific steps that you will take to
achieve your research aim/purpose.
Objectives define the what, why, who,
when and how questions.
WRITING A RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
The objective should specify the following
points:

• Why are we going to do the study?

• Who will conduct the study?
• When will the study be conducted?
• What are we going to study?
• Whom will the study cover?
• How will the study be conducted?
WRITING A RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
Your research aim and objectives should be SMART:

✓ Specific – be precise about what you are going to

do.
✓ Measureable – what evidence will you have that you
have reached your goal?
✓ Achievable – Don’t attempt too much. A less
ambitious but completed objective is better than an
over-ambitious one that you cannot possibly achieve.
✓ Realistic – do you have the necessary resources
(time, money, skills etc.) to achieve the objective?
✓ Time constrained – determine when each stage
needs to be completed. Is there time in your
schedule to allow for unexpected delays?
Do you have
any
questions?
Please RAISE YOUR
HAND.
MAJOR PERFORMANCE TASK

• Read the Major Performance Task Guidelines and

Mechanics and discuss it with your group.

• TEAM LEADER: Discuss the approved research

topic and title. Then, divide the task among your
group members so that they can start working on it.

• Lastly, please complete RESEARCH FORMS 4–5.