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Knowing how to find and fill knowledge gaps is a key skill for ANY researcher. Every impactful publication starts with a burning question to which YOU provide the answers. But where to start? What are the most effective ways to survey the literature? How can you develop a question that will make your next study more novel and impactful?
In this special 40-minute video, global publishing expert Dr. Julian Tang gives actionable tips on how to laser-FOCUS your research questions so that YOU can provide the answers – and make a powerful, positive impact in YOUR field!
- Starting off on the right foot
• Understanding the importance of a good research question
• Types of research questions
• The four steps in formulating a research question - Characteristics of a strong research question
• FINER criteria
• The six C’s
• Research questions and study design
• Examples of good and bad research questions - Going beyond research questions into hypotheses
• The four steps to developing a good hypothesis - Critical reading
• How to spot gaps in the literature
• How to turn gaps into research questions