Creating Research Ideas

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Part 1

Research ideas

BroadTopic Narrowed Narrowed Further Research Question Search Terms

Cyberbullying Cyberbullying in schools Cyberbullying in U.S. schools Can school policies are in place to address cyberbullying in schools? Cyberbullying AND school policies AND United States NOT global

Waste management Household waste management

Household participation in waste management in New England

What motivate people to recycle domestic waste and to adopt proper waste disposal at homes? Domestic waste management AND influencing factors AND New England

Internet Social media Social media use by small businesses How can small business use social media to grow their business and to engage customers? Social media use OR social networking AND Small Businesses

Climate Change Managing climate change Managing climate change effects in building industry What sustainable building and design strategies can address climate-change effects? Climate change AND building design strategies

Food Food security Food security in Africa Can Genetically Modified (GM) crops address food insecurity in Africa? GM Crops AND food security AND Africa

Education Instructional technology Technology-based learning in U.S. schools How does Computer Technology used in pedagogical practice boost student performance? Computer technology AND student performance AND United States

Leadership Organizational leadership Impact of leadership behavior on team outcomes What kind of empowering of transformational leadership behavior is more beneficial with respect to team outcomes? Leadership behavior AND Effective leadership AND team outcomes

Culture Culture and globalization Effects of globalization on indigenous cultures What role does globalization play in the creation and diffusion of new ideas to indigenous cultures? Globalization effects AND indigenous culture

Part 2

1. Cyberbullying

It is a good topic

I’m fascinated by the topic

I have the necessary research skills

I can complete the project in the time available

The research will still be current when I finish

I have sufficient financial and other resources

I can gain access to data

The topic contains issues with clear links to theory

The research questions and objectives are clearly stated

The proposed research provides fresh insights into the topic

The findings are likely to be symmetrical

The research topic matches my career goals

2. Waste management

It is a good topic

I’m fascinated by the topic

I have the necessary research skills

I can complete the project in the time available

The research will still be current when I finish

I have sufficient financial and other resources

I can gain access to data

The topic contains issues with clear links to theory

The research questions and objectives are clearly stated

The proposed research provides fresh insights into the topic

The findings are likely to be symmetrical

The research topic matches my career goals

3. Internet

It is a good topic

I’m fascinated by the topic

I have the necessary research skills

I can complete the project in the time available

The research will still be current when I finish

I have sufficient financial and other resources

I can gain access to data

The topic contains issues with clear links to theory

The research questions and objectives are clearly stated

The proposed research provides fresh insights into the topic

The findings are likely to be symmetrical

The research topic matches my career goals

4. Climate Change

It is a good topic

I’m fascinated by the topic

I have the necessary research skills

I can complete the project in the time available

The research will still be current when I finish

I have sufficient financial and other resources

I can gain access to data

The topic contains issues with clear links to theory

The research questions and objectives are clearly stated

The proposed research provides fresh insights into the topic

The findings are likely to be symmetrical

The research topic matches my career goals

5. Food

It is a good topic

I’m fascinated by the topic

I have the necessary research skills

I can complete the project in the time available

The research will still be current when I finish

I have sufficient financial and other resources

I can gain access to data

The topic contains issues with clear links to theory

The research questions and objectives are clearly stated

The proposed research provides fresh insights into the topic

The findings are likely to be symmetrical

The research topic matches my career goals

6. Education

It is a good topic

I’m fascinated by the topic

I have the necessary research skills

I can complete the project in the time available

The research will still be current when I finish

I have sufficient financial and other resources

I can gain access to data

The topic contains issues with clear links to theory

The research questions and objectives are clearly stated

The proposed research provides fresh insights into the topic

The findings are likely to be symmetrical

The research topic matches my career goals

7. Leadership

It is a good topic

I’m fascinated by the topic

I have the necessary research skills

I can complete the project in the time available

The research will still be current when I finish

I have sufficient financial and other resources

I can gain access to data

The topic contains issues with clear links to theory

The research questions and objectives are clearly stated

The proposed research provides fresh insights into the topic

The findings are likely to be symmetrical

The research topic matches my career goals

8. Culture

It is not a good topic

I’m fascinated by the topic

I have the necessary research skills

I cannot complete the project in the time available

The research will still be current when I finish

I do not have sufficient financial and other resources

I cannot gain access to data

The topic contains issues with clear links to theory

The research questions and objectives are clearly stated

The proposed research provides fresh insights into the topic

The findings are likely to be symmetrical

The research topic do not match my career goals