18 Questions
What is important for a research topic to have in terms of potential outcomes?
Symmetry of potential outcomes
Which technique is NOT mentioned as a method for generating and refining research ideas in business and management?
Experimenting with new technologies
What may be the result of not having symmetry of potential outcomes for a research topic?
Absolute panic due to lack of suitable ideas
What is a common technique for generating research ideas mentioned in the text?
Keeping a notebook of ideas
What is the purpose of the background section in a research proposal?
To justify the relevance and importance of the planned research
Which section of a research proposal should clearly state the research questions and objectives?
Method
What does the data collection section of a research proposal primarily focus on?
Detailing how data will be specifically collected
Why is it important to divide the method section of a research proposal into research design and data collection?
To provide a clear overview of the chosen method and data collection process
What is the first step in constructing a relevance tree?
Starting with the research question or objective
How should you conduct your literature search according to the text?
Use a variety of approaches
What type of publications are most commonly used as tertiary literature sources for research?
Indexes and abstracts
When should new areas be added to your relevance tree?
As reading and reviewing progress
What is one recommended way to structure the critical review in a project report?
As a single chapter
How should a student approach the depth of information in a critical review?
Start at a specific level and broaden the focus
What is one role of the critical review according to the text?
Provide fresh insights into previous research
Which type of literature sources can be challenging to track down according to the text?
Primary literature sources
How should a student conclude the critical review according to the text?
By summarizing and contrasting key authors' research
What analogy is used in the text to describe structuring the critical review?
'A funnel' where you start more generally before narrowing down
Learn about the common structures for writing a critical review in a project report, focusing on research questions and objectives. Explore the different formats such as a single chapter, a series of chapters, or integration throughout the report.
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