Lesson 1

Question 1

Being interested in a topic is usually due to the richness of your stock knowledge about it or because of its familiarity with you. Curiosity about an issue/topic is one of the factors that motivate a person to unravel the unknown in a topic.

Answer 1

Interest in the Subject Matter

Question 2

Collect a lot of information on your topic of interest. This enables you to find evidence that would support your topic. You must ensure that your sources come from a wide variety of literature.

Answer 2

Richness of Available Sources or Supporting Evidence

Question 3

A topic is relevant if it serves as an instrument for improving society or
it answers or solves current issues which are some of the reasons why
research is conducted.

Answer 3

Timeliness and Relevance of the Topic

Question 4

Assess your abilities as a student. Your abilities must be considered for you to guarantee the accomplishment of your research.

Answer 4

Personal Resources

Question 5

The personal resources that should be considered are:

Answer 5

• Financial Capability
• Health Condition
• Personal Qualifications
• Research Training
• Facilities
• Time Allotment

Question 6

Though they tackle potential flaws in research, commenting on them at the conclusion of your paper, by demonstrating that you are aware of them and explaining how they impact the conclusions.

Answer 6

Limitations of the Subject

Question 7

Examples of Limitations are:

Answer 7

Access
Time Constraints
Bias

Question 8

When your research requires polling certain persons or a specific
group, you may have encountered the issue of limited access to these
interviewees.

Answer 8

Access

Question 9

Practical difficulties may limit the amount of time available to explore a research issue and monitor changes as they occur.

Answer 9

Time Constraints

Question 10

Due to their cultural origins or opinions on observed events, researchers may carry such opinions, which can influence the credibility of a research.

Answer 10

Bias

Question 11

It should indicate the root of the
the problem being studied its scope, and the extent to which previous studies have successfully investigated the problem.

Answer 11

Background Information

Question 12

The Importance of Having Background Information are:

Answer 12

1. It expands upon the key points in the introduction.
2. It provides the reader with the essential context to understand the research problem.
3. It includes summaries of important and relevant studies.