What? Why?
How - conceptually? How – practically?
Concept
Theory
Brain Storming Research Topic
1.The WHAT-WHY-HOW FRAMWEORK?
2. Narrowing Down Research Area, Field and Issues
Area or academic discipline
Field
Brainstorm issues, questions, puzzles
3. Formulate Research Questions
Aspect or Topic
• Symptom: …………………………
• Potential Issues: ……………………?
• RQ’s: ……………………………………?
4. Convert Research Questions into Research Objectives
Hierarchal Trees
Research Questions
Research Objectives
Hypothesis