HOW TO DEFINE YOUR

PROJECT

PRESENTED BY

Md. Noman Mahmud

Farhana Ferdous Shiuly

Md. Tanvirul Hasan

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ASKING QUESTIONS

Why have I decided to do some research?

How can I remain interested in my research?

What personal characteristics do I have which might help me to complete my research?

What skills and experiences do I have which might help in my research?

WHY DECIDED TO DO RESEARCH

If we told to do research either by our tutor or by our boss, we need to think about how we’re remain motivated throughout our project. It is important to stay interested in what we’re doing if we are to complete our project successfully. However, if we want to conduct some research because something has fascinated us or we have identified a gap in the research literature, than we are lucky and should not have a problem with motivation.

WAYS TO REMAIN INTERESTED IN RESEARCH To choose a topic which

interests us. To be creative and think about

something which will fascinate us.

To choose a research method which interests us.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS HELP RESEARCH

Personal likes and dislikes Strengths and weaknesses Socialization Communication skills Personal interest on

Mathematics and Statistics influence survey research

SKILLS & EXPERIENCES HELP RESEARCH

Work experiences Literature search skills Organization skills Committee skills Time management expertise

THE FIVE ‘WS’ What is my research? Why do I want to do the

research? Who are my research

participants? Where am I going to do the

research? When am I going to do the

research?

CONCLUSION You must take time to think

about your research as this will save you problems later.

When you’re thinking about your research, ask yourself five Ws.

Sum up your research project in one sentence.

Discuss your sentence with your tutor or boss and revise if there is any confusion.