methodology chart and proposed topics

Research  Methodology  

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Subject  1   Subject  2   Subject  3  

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Thesis  Topics  

OPTIMIZE  1  

Eliminate distractions

Create archives for documentation

Set schedule/plan

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IDENTIFY  2  

Identify and chart known knowledge regarding

problem, audience and conditions at hand

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OBSERVE  

Consult trusted resources

Ask indirect questions

Solicit network participation

Observe responses, chart findings

ASK  3  

SOLICIT  4  

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CREATE    DISTANCE  

5  

Allow distractions

Clear mind

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CHART  6  

Identify and chart overlapping patterns

in observations and findings

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DEVELOP  HYPOTHESES  

7  

Draw conclusions based on findings

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OBTAIN  FEEDBACK  

8  

Consult experts and mentors

Document progress and responses

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Thesis  Topics  

EVOLVE  9  

Re-evaluate hypotheses

Evolve understanding of problem

(Repeat cycle as often as necessary)

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Subject  1   Subject  2   Subject  3  

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Topic  1  

I am studying how twitter is changing communication

and how its used as a tool to inspire activism on a

local and global scale.

Because I want to understand how digital media

communities form movements for the greater good.

In order to help readers inspire and

contribute to positive change in society.

So that individual acknowledgements of injustice and

the need for change can turn into collective action.

Research  Methodology  

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Topic  2  

I am studying the demand of simultaneous self

identity projection in the physical and the digital

world and how this duality of self effects adolescents.

Because I want to know if the opportunities provided

by digital self identity helps to promote

individuality or social conformity.

In order to help my readers become aware of the

pressures of adolescent identity development.

So that ……

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Topic  3  

I am studying open source software development,

how it has effected a changed society and

opportunities of collaborative solutions.

Because I want to understand motivations behind

open source development.

In order to motivate community focused problem

solving collaborative efforts

So that …