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Research students are always befuddled by one question at the start of their project. How to form a suitable topic? Continue reading to know the answers.

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    Choose a subject that one is passionate about: Research projects take a very long time, often years. The students have to sustain their interest in the project for that long a span of time. Therefore, they need to find their passion and do their research in that subject.
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    Have two-three options in mind: Have two or three topics in mind. In case, one topic does not work out then another topic can be chosen.
  3. 3
    Choose a topic that is original: The academic community is always interested to read projects that are unique in nature. If students can find an idea or a question that has never been dealt with before then they are sure to get the attention of their academic board as well as their peers.
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    Select a subject that has ample scope for research: The students should choose a subject that has plenty of scope for research. The topic should be able to generate new questions, answers and ideas. The topic should also have scope for doing advanced research in case the student wishes to use it for a Ph.D. program.
    • The research should not cost too much money: The project should not burn a hole in the student’s pocket. The work should be capable of being completed with limited funding.
    • The topic should be of value to the modern world: Choose a topic that is of value either to industry or to the academic world. The topic can also help us understand the world that we live in better. Topics that have practical value always get the attention of people easily.
    • The topic should be within the student’s subject matter expertise: The topic should not be a strange one and something that the student has never studied before. It should be within the spectrum of knowledge and expertise that the student already has.
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    Take the help of a knowledgeable advisor: It is wise if the student were to take the help of a reputed scholar for the topic selection. There are also some companies that offer academic support in this area. Many students have come to grief because they choose the wrong topic. Therefore, help in time can save a lot of trouble later.
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