Developing research ideas

Developing Research IdeasRobin Malau, SS., MM

Introduction

Robin Malau• Padjajaran University,

Magister Management, Entrepreneurship Management, 2004 - 2005.

• Puppen, Volcom, Soda Music, City Surf, Surfer Girl, Cerahati, Musikator.

• Google, General Motors.

Tujuan PengajaranMahasiswa mampu mengidentifikasi berbagai kebutuhan

yang mendasari dilakukannya penelitian

How?

• Sharing practical experiences.

• Theory considerations.

• Discussions.

“Academic research” in practical view

#overheard

Gue: “Hei! Dimana sekarang?”

Teman lama: “Gue kerja di TV sekarang jadi Producer! Lo?”

Gue: “Gue bikin bisnis, Digital Agency!”

Teman lama: “Hahaha. Ngga nyambung ya sama sekolah kita dulu!”

Way Of Thinking- Research = develops.

- Keep doing it = masters.

Google before you ask!

Based on your knowledge

Basic ideas. More reading

and discussion!

Draw up lists of ideas

Interest, contribute, feasible.

Finding good ideas = practice

Be as critical as professors

Read more!

What would happen?

Considerations to carry out !Research Projects

• Motivation - Personal atau intellectual challenge.

• Academic Value - Sesuai kriteria akademis.

• Practicality - Mungkin untuk dilakukan.

Consider these!

Sources of Ideas

Choosing a Research Topic• Fokus pada topik (psikologis) yang menarik minat:

• Secara pribadi.

• Yang sedang dilakukan Dosen.

• Pilih topik yang relevan dengan bidang pekerjaan yang nantinya dilakukan setelah lulus kuliah.

• Brainstorming sejumlah topik yang menarik minat.

• Membaca penelitian-penelitian yang sudah ada sebelumnya

Tips for developing research ideas

• Be challenged!

• Be curious!

• Take some time to think!

• Know your field!

• Brainstorming! or Mind Mapping!

What books can’t teach

you“The Professor’s factor”.

What does he want?

Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2011). Introduction to research methods in psychology (3rd ed.). Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited.