How to do Research
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Sage Research Methods This link opens in a new windowAn online collection of information for beginning and advanced researchers looking for the best methods to use in their research. Full access to Books & Reference, Cases Part 1, Datasets Part 1, and Video: Practical Research and Academic Skills.
Check the Project Planner (Opens in new window) for a tutorial on each of the Research Stages:
- Overview (Opens in new window)
- Philosophy of Research (Opens in new window)
- Defining a Topic (Opens in new window)
- Reviewing the Literature (Opens in new window)
- Developing a Researchable Question (Opens in new window)
- Research Design (Opens in new window)
- Planning and Practicalities (Opens in new window)
- Research Ethics (Opens in new window)
- Data Collection (Opens in new window)
- Data Analysis and Interpretation (Opens in new window)
- Writing Up (Opens in new window)
- Dissemination (Opens in new window)
Dissemination could also include--with peer-review acceptance and your permission-- publication in the journal, NU Writing
Sage Research Methods Help Page (Opens in new window)
There are also Research Tutorials developed by the Northeastern University Library staff.
What's the difference between a Research Topic and a Research Question?
Your research topic may be COVID-19 and African Americans.
Search for information about these two topics for your literature review. Based on what you find, develop the research question. What about COVID-19 and African Americans?
Sample Research question:
What are the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19 on African-American women, who often face adverse health and economic disparities? (This is an actual research project funded by the American Heart Association)