Research Process: Getting Started 

A. Define Topic

B. Create Research Questions

C. Identify Key Concepts

D. Broaden/Narrow Your Topic

Once you have defined your topic, it is helpful to start thinking about related research questions. This will provide you direction as a researcher.

Below are some sample research questions based on the general topic, time management:

Research topic:
U.S. college students and their experiences with time management in the last ten years

Research Questions:

• Do male college students have more trouble managing their time then female students?
  

   

• How many college students maintain full-time employment while enrolled full time in school?
  

   

• What activities do college students feel consume the most time outside of the classroom?