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The Research ProcessKent KawashimaSTR1
Fundamentals of research
The Research Process
Characteristics of Research
• Begins with a question• Needs a plan• Demands a clear statement of the problem• Divides a main problem into sub-problems• Directed by a hypothesis• Deals with facts and meaning• Circular
Research is circular
Choosing a research topic
• What interests you• Feasibility• Novelty• Contribution to science• Well-defined scope• Testable hypothesis
Research possibilities
Reminders
• Film showing 1:40 PM this afternoon
• Runtime is about 106 minutes
• Title: “Medicine Man”, • Tagline: “On the trail of
an amazing discovery he finds an explosive adventure!”
Discussion Points
• What was the problem they thought they solved in the beginning?
• Describe the research process they did.
• Is this pure or applied research? Explain.
• What is its impact on you?
What not to write
• “I love STR!”• Sean Connery’s acting
was awful.• The film is boring.
Deadline
• Thursday next week 6/19/08– 4pm for paper (letter
size, Arial 11pt, 1.5 line spacing,)
– 11:59pm for email ([email protected])
• Do not be late.
