Directions

Directions

 List one broad problem areas in which you might be interested in conducting research. For each, indicate what brought the area to your attention (e.g., textbooks, personal experience, and suggestions from others) and then rate the degree of your interest in the area on a scale from 1 to 5. 

1. What brought this area to your attention? 

 2. How interested are you in this area? Very interested 5 4 3 2 1 Not at all interested  In order to answer questions (3,4 &5), you need to go online and spend some significant time searching, e.g. Google Scholar to see what is readily available out there so you do not have to reinvent the wheel.  

3. Is the problem area in the mainstream of your field of study? Explain. 

 4. Is there a substantial body of literature on the problem area? List at least 5 references in APA style ( See textbook p.367) and explain. 

 5. Is the problem area timely? Explain.