Explain factors to consider in evaluating a research title

i.)Newness.
While the verb ’to research’ literally means to search again , a given research aught to be adequately a new one so that it does not involve too much duplication .We consider ‘content newness’ that is in terms of variables . Contextual newness that is in terms of area where the study is to take place. Temporal newness that is in terms of time.
ii.)Interest
If you choose a topic that is not interesting to you, then you will find it hard to overcome /fight challenges that will come at every step in your research process. This partly explain why as a student you are advised to search a problem and hence topic to your area of specialization.
iii.) Significance
Any selected topic should be significant or justifiable in that if it is or basic, it has important theory underpinning it and it will contribute to generation of knowledge. If it is applied should have some practice.
iv. Feasibility
A research problem or topic should be feasible or viable in terms of skills, time and money. If not it should be changed or discarded. For example a research problem likes ‘is life existing on planet mars?’ Time and the resources to finish the project are obviously beyond the reach of most of researchers.
v) Assurance of guidance
This answers the question, is there a potential supervisor for you? This partly explains why as a student we are encouraged to search for topics in our area of specialization where we are assured of guidance or supervision from our respective teacher.


vi) Facilities available
In choosing a research topic or title we consider the availability of adequate facilities such as literature and this is another reason why as students you should search for research topics in your area of specialization where you are assured of adequate literature.

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NatalieR answered the question on June 6, 2022 at 08:17