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what kind of research (qualitative? Quantitative? mixed methods?)? And what is the context (education? social sciences? applied?)

1.Envision the problem that merits investigation.

2. Read on existing literature to find out if the problem is indeed an academic vacuum in the area of research.

3. Formulate SMART objectives and weave its associated research questions and assumptions.

4. Carry out a literature survey or research on related literature (published and unpublished) on the subject of investigation.

5. Look for appropriate methodology (Research approach, Data collection instruments etc.) that can best answer the research questions individually and prepare a draft. Compare the methodology which the methodologies implemented by renowned researchers in the field for similarities to be used as a guide. Identify the study area (if it is a case/phenomenological study), population, sampling procedures and techniques and validate them if they are the MOST appropriate for the research to be carried out.

6. Analyze the data (findings) accrued from the data collecting instruments, while comparing and contrasting the findings with the theories and concepts in the literature. The analytical tools and procedures must correlate with the methodological approach selected and agree with the tenet of the research.

7. Draw valid conclusions from the findings rigorously analyzed and suggest cogent and practical recommendations for policy implementation that is capable of arresting or solving the problem identified.

8. Suggest possible areas for further research.

NB: Research is cyclical.

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Start with Review of Literature.

It will lead you to Objectives and Methodology of your research.

Once the objectives and their respective methodology is laid down, you can proceed to your Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation part.

Side by side you can complete your Background chapter.

Your Analysis and Interpretation. and further Review of Literature will help you in Discussion, Findings and Conclusion chapter.

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