10 Steps in PhD Research Process

Dec 13, 2022

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Dr Tushar Chauhan

Research is a systematic process that every research fellow has to conduct. Here are the steps of the PhD research process.

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Select a research topic based on your interest, knowledge, expertise and your guide’s recommendation. Select an achievable research topic.

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Topic selection

State the title, a broad aim, objectives and the sole purpose of your research. Explain everything in detail.

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Propose research

State the inclusion and exclusion criteria for your research. Mention the sample size and the population on which the study would be conducted.

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Scope of the study

Adjust the proportion of wet and dry lab work. Weigh each category based on your knowledge.

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Proportion of work

Select the primary methodology using which you will conduct your research. Select technique, process and method precisely.

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Methodology

Now it's time to order and collect all the requirements– utilities, chemicals and other things required.

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Requirements

Choose a sampling method. Follow a standard sample collection process and take necessary precautions, if dealing with biological samples.

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Sampling

Perform investigation in a systematic manner on your samples. Test each criterion using the methodology you choose.

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Systematic investigation

Collect your testing data, results and other observations in text, photo, audio or video format.

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Collect data

By taking expert’s help analyze your data and interpret using statistical, computational or mathematical analysis.

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Interpretation

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