1. PP02 DAY 02 Introduction to the Research process
How to select a topic for the research

2. Introduction to the Research process

3. The Research process- 03 main Phases
Development phase
40%
Implementation phase
30%
Dissemination phase

4. 1. Development phase
“The Research plan”

5. 1. Development phase
Stage I -Development of concept and the topic for the research
Stage II – Selecting a suitable methodology of the research

6. Stage I -Development of the concept and the topic for the Research
From the idea to the topic
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7. The Development process
Phenomena stage
Conceptualization of the study area
Problem clarification stage
Organizing objectives for the research
Research questions
Selecting a type of the research
Building the research framework

8. A. Phenomena – see, hear & feel
Observation
Hear say
Paper articles
Complains
Investigations
Monitoring reports
Personnel experience
So you identify the area to study since it has created curiosity ---- why …. Why????

9. B. Conceptualization of the study area
Idea of the study area
Problem area
The Concept for the research

10. C. Problem clarification
Problem identification
Problem statement
Problem analysis

11. 1. Problem identification
Situational analysis
Prioritization / justification
Formal recognition

12. a. Situational analysis
Observation – snap shot
Noticing something is not right
Paper articles , personal experience , burning question , conflicts
Deaths , disabilities
Interviews – with all stakeholders
Unofficial chats or Focus Group Discussion and Depth Interview
Previous studies

13. a. Situational analysis
Identify
Stake holders
Scope of work
Expectation – out come
Examine the current state
Constrains
Time available to solve the problem

14. b. Formal Recognition Convinced that there is a problem
Use experience personnel to prioritize problem
Use Pareto analysis for a complicated issue
80 to 20 rule

15. c. Prioritization -Justification
Prioritize the issues according to the
Relevance
Acceptability
Applicability
Urgency
Avoiding Duplication
Clear gap
current and ideal situation
Most importantly “Wow factor” for young researchers
You should like this topic

16. Prioritization of the problem
Clear Gap
Relevance
Duplication
Acceptability
Applicability
Urgency
Full Marks
Rank 10
Overcrowding
Less Seats
Unhappy People
Infections

17. ACTIVITY 02 – INDIVIDUAL
Write a paper on the important issues and areas today's context for health, Nursing , physiotherapy , social , economic , development , rehabilitation and education sectors. ( under following topics)
Background to the issues in the area
Situational analysis
Prioritization / justification
Formal recognition of the problem
WORD DOCUMENT – 1500 WORDS
SOFT COPY TO BE E- MAILED BY SUNDAY -
BOUNDED COPY TO BE HANDED OVER BY MONDAY.

18. Thank you !