Social Science Research in the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities A presentation by Dr. George Kostopoulos Consultant Education & Technology What is Research? Research ? ? Creation of Knowledge Research = = Discovery of Knowledge What is Social Science ?? All about the societys human side Behavior Accomplishments Understanding Perception Expectations What do you want the World to know about the Middle East? Public Opinion Data Mining the Masses The impact of Globalization on . Investigative Research: The ability to see beyond Peer Pressures in the Middle East.. Escape the reality of today: Historical Research. Pre-Islamic Arabic Music: Arab Women Musicians in Pre-Islamic Times The original people of region X. Challenges in conducting Social Studies research in the Middle East Controversial Topics Can the society handle the truth?? Political correctness in research publication?...... Always remember the OBJECTIVE of your research and its LONG TERM impact. Establish a continuity in your research Most important: Become a Guru in your research niche