How To Find A Research Gap (Quickly!): Step-By-Step Tutorial With Examples + Free Worksheet

Learn how to find an original research gap (and consequently a research topic) as quickly and efficiently as possible. In this step-by-step walkthrough, we'll share with you a straightforward process that you can follow to find high-quality, original research gaps in any field of research. You'll also get access to our popular Research Gap Evaluation Worksheet to help you assess and rank your research topic ideas in a systematic fashion.
OVERVIEW: How To Find A Research Gap
00:00 Introduction & overview
00:52 What is a research gap (definition)
02:41 Step 1: Define your broad area of interest
04:01 Step 2: Use Google Scholar to find the most recent papers
05:53 Step 3: Develop a reading list of 5 - 10 articles
07:55 Step 4: Skim-read your shortlist
09:12 Step 5: Scan the FRIN sections
12:30 Step 6: Shortlist a selection of potential research gaps
14:15 Step 7: Evaluate your research gaps/potential topics
14:50 Recap & key takeaways
KEY RESOURCES: Research gaps & research topics
Research gap/topic evaluator - gradcoach.com/research-topic-...
Research gap 101: gradcoach.com/research-gap/
Open Access directories - doaj.org/ www.elsevier.com/open-access/...
Deep Dyve - www.deepdyve.com/
To learn more about finding a high-quality research gap and developing that into a research topic, be sure to visit the Grad Coach blog at gradcoach.com/blog/
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