I made this for my graduate research students and decided to share it more broadly for the benefit of anybody else who struggles with evaluating credible and trustworthy sources....
Looking for the perfect research topic? This comprehensive guide walks you through the process of selecting a meaningful topic for academic research, from identifying your interests to consulting experts. Learn how to brainstorm ideas, explore global challenges,...
In this video, I discuss one proven strategy to make graduate or doctoral research a success. The Research Journal is a journal or personal diary focused on centralizing all things related to your research studies. It is a critical component to working on a thesis or...
Enhancing & Expanding Your Literature Review: Advanced Strategies for Graduate & Doctoral Students Have you done a thesis or dissertation, or are you working on one now and have been told you need to expand your literature review? You have already reviewed the...
Graduate and doctoral students must develop the perfect research question to guide their research projects. In this video, we’re going to uncover the secret to the perfect research question, and I will show you 5 simple strategies you need to know to find the...
Identifying a research problem is an important first step in proposing and conducting research. It defines the focus of your research area and sets the direction for your next steps. A well-defined research problem connects you to previous work in your field, guides...
Jeffrey M. Keefer, Ph.D., is an educational consultant, institutional researcher and accreditation officer in higher education, professor of research methodology, nonprofit capacity building and strategic planning consultant, talent development coach, spiritual life advisor (chaplain) at New York University, spiritual director, and Wikipedian.
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