🎯 The Short Answer: A good way to find a research topic is to start with a broad area that genuinely interests you, and then look for gaps in recent research (the literature). You can also align with your advisor’s interests or build on past coursework to help narrow...
How To Find The Perfect Research TopicHere's what insiders from some of the world's top universities want you to know 🎓By: Derek Jansen | Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | Published: 6 November 2025TL;DR – The Quick Guide 📌 Start with problems, not topics – Look for...
How To Choose Your Research TopicStep-By-Step Tutorial With Examples + Free Topic EvaluatorBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | Updated August 2025TL;DR - Selecting a Research Topic Choosing the right research topic is the single most...
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What Is A Research Question?Everything you need to know to write a high-quality research questionBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated August 2025TL;DR - Research Question 101 A research question is the clear, focused query that guides...
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How To Find A Research Gap, QuicklyA step-by-step guide for new researchersBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewer: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | April 2023f you’ve got a dissertation, thesis or research project coming up, one of the first (and most...
Research Proposal Example/SampleA Step-By-Step Walkthrough + Free TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | April 2023f you're getting started crafting your research proposal and are looking for a few examples of...
Research Topics: Political Science 🏛️100+ PolSci Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025inding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step when it comes...
Topics Ideas: Environmental Sciences 🌱100+ Environmental Science-Related Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025Environmental science tackles some of the most pressing challenges of our time,...
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The Research Gap (Literature Gap)How To Find The Elusive Research Gap - With Practical Examples 📋By: Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated August 2025TL;DR - What is a research gap? A research gap is a clear, unanswered...
Research Aims, Objectives & QuestionsThe "Golden Thread" Explained Simply - With ExamplesBy: David Phair (PhD) and Alexandra Shaeffer (PhD) | June 2022he research aims, objectives and research questions (collectively called the “golden thread”) are...
Finding A High-Quality Research TopicFive Things You Need To Know Before You Start 📚By: David Phair (PhD) & Amy Murdock (PhD) | May 2022t’s no easy task to take on the culminating project of your degree, the dreaded dissertation or thesis....
How To Find A Research TopicOur Simple 6-Step Process To Develop An A-Grade Topic By: Caroline Osella (PhD) and Derek Jansen (MBA)| July 2019o, you’re finally nearing the end of your degree and it’s now time to find a suitable topic for your...