Many researchers identify a need in the field and choose a topic to bridge the gaps that previous literature has failed to cover. For example, previous studies might not have includ… See more

When reporting your main results, make sure you have a handle on how detailed your committee wants you to be. Give yourself several options by preparing 1) a very gener… See more

Here you'll describe what you did while you were deciding what to study. This usually includes a literary review to determine what previous researchers have already introduced … See more

Describe the expected results you had for your study and whether your hypothesis came from previous research experience, long-held expectations, or cultural myths. See more