Monday, June 27, 2016

Meaning and Sources of Topic Selection



Before starting a research work, first of all, researcher select a topic, which is one of the important parts of research work. Topic selection is one of the most important and difficult tasks in research work. A research guide may help the researcher to select a topic for research. While selecting a topic the following points should keep in mind. Normally, already overdone subject should not be chosen because it is difficulties to give new light (or idea) in such a case. The controversial subject should not be chosen. The subject should not be too narrow or too vague. Subject selected should be familiar or feasible to researcher so that the material or sources of research are within researcher's reach. The importance of subject, qualification and training of researcher must be considered while selecting a topic. The selection of topic must be preceded by the preliminary study.

Sources of topic selection
Topic can be selected from following sources,
• From the article published in newspapers and journals.
• From case studies kept in the library, which has been done by a previous specialist and postgraduate understudies.
• From course books or other related books.
• From discussion with research experts or advisors.

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