Problem identification or identification of problem is the first step of any research. In this stage, we select or finalize the topic or area to conduct our study. Selecting a topic or problem is not an easy task as we expect it to be.
A researcher should be very careful while selecting a research topic. Generally, one should select a topic or problem that is viable to his/her knowledge, resource and interest. Selecting a wider range of topic requires a lot of resources, time and effort. On top of that it is difficult to reach a logical conclusion in such a case. That is why, we should select a moderate topic which is neither too wide or too narrow. The basis for selecting topic for social science research can be newspapers, social rituals, culture, tradition, social taboos, journals, internet resources etc.
According to communication experts, Wimmer and Dominick, we should consider the following points well while selecting a research topic:
#Is the topic too wide?
#Is it really worth studying or researching?
#Is the data related to the topic worth analyzing?
#Is the problem/topic contextual or useful?
#Will the conclusion be worth generalizing?
#How much will the total process cost?
#Is the topic safe from potential threat?
A researcher should be very careful while selecting a research topic. Generally, one should select a topic or problem that is viable to his/her knowledge, resource and interest. Selecting a wider range of topic requires a lot of resources, time and effort. On top of that it is difficult to reach a logical conclusion in such a case. That is why, we should select a moderate topic which is neither too wide or too narrow. The basis for selecting topic for social science research can be newspapers, social rituals, culture, tradition, social taboos, journals, internet resources etc.
According to communication experts, Wimmer and Dominick, we should consider the following points well while selecting a research topic:
#Is the topic too wide?
#Is it really worth studying or researching?
#Is the data related to the topic worth analyzing?
#Is the problem/topic contextual or useful?
#Will the conclusion be worth generalizing?
#How much will the total process cost?
#Is the topic safe from potential threat?
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