Anthropology : How to do Research

Check the Project Planner for a tutorial on each of the Research Stages:

• Overview
• Philosophy of Research
• Defining a Topic
• Reviewing the Literature
• Developing a Researchable Question
• Research Design
• Planning and Practicalities
• Research Ethics
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Writing Up
• Dissemination
  Dissemination could also include--with peer-review acceptance and your permission-- publication in the journal, NU Writing

Sage Research Methods Help Page

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)