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

Introduction to the Research process

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

1. Development phase “The Research plan”

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

Stage I -Development of the concept and the topic for the Research From the idea to the topic V 10

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

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????

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

C. Problem clarification Problem identification Problem statement Problem analysis

1. Problem identification Situational analysis Prioritization / justification Formal recognition

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

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

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

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

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

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 - drkithsiri@iihsciences.com BOUNDED COPY TO BE HANDED OVER BY MONDAY.

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