From Research question to the main objective.pptx

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1. From Research question to the main objective

2. Moving from a research question to defining the main objective of the study involves focusing on the purpose of answering the research question and identifying the broader goal the study seeks to achieve. Here’s how to transition: 1. Clarify the Research Question First, break down the research question into its key components—what the study is investigating and why. Example Research Question : What techniques do secondary school teachers currently use to teach vocabulary, and what additional methods can be suggested to enhance vocabulary instruction?

3. 2. Identify the Key Focus Areas Current techniques : The study will examine what methods are currently used by teachers. Effectiveness: It will assess the impact or effectiveness of these techniques. Suggestions for improvement: The study will explore and suggest new or enhanced methods.

4. 3. Formulate the Main Objective The main objective should align with the research question, capturing its overall intent in a clear and concise way. It states what the study aims to accomplish through the investigation of the research question. Using the example above, a possible main objective could be: The objective of this study is to analyse the techniques used by secondary school teachers to teach vocabulary, evaluate their effectiveness, and propose alternative methods to improve vocabulary instruction.

5. Key Points to Consider: The objective should directly address the research question. It should be action-oriented, specifying the desired outcome (e.g., analyse, evaluate, propose). Keep it broad enough to encompass all aspects of the research question but focused on the study’s main goal.

6. From the main objective to specific objectives?

7. Moving from the main objective to specific objectives involves breaking down the broader goal of the study into more detailed, actionable steps. These specific objectives should focus on the key aspects of the research question that need to be addressed in order to achieve the main objective. Here’s how to transition from the main objective to specific objectives:

8. 1. Review the Main Objective The main objective defines the overall purpose of the study. To move to specific objectives, first ensure you clearly understand the main goal and what needs to be explored to achieve it.   Example Main Objective: The objective of this study is to analyse the techniques used by secondary school teachers to teach vocabulary, evaluate their effectiveness, and propose alternative methods to improve vocabulary instruction.

9. 2. Break Down the Key Elements Identify the key elements or actions necessary to achieve the main objective. These can usually be divided into:  Exploratory elements (e.g., what’s happening, what’s being used) Evaluative elements (e.g., how effective these methods are) Actionable elements (e.g., proposing alternatives or improvements)

10. In the example above, the key elements are:  Analysing current techniques used by teachers Evaluating their effectiveness Suggesting alternative vocabulary instruction methods

11. 3. Formulate Specific Objectives Specific objectives should be:  Clear and precise Focused on different components of the study Written using action verbs (e.g., analyze , assess, propose, explore, compare) Here’s how you could derive specific objectives from the main objective:

12. Main Objective: Analyse the techniques used by secondary school teachers to teach vocabulary, evaluate their effectiveness, and propose alternative methods to improve vocabulary instruction. Specific Objectives: To identify the techniques currently used by secondary school teachers to teach vocabulary in their classrooms. To assess the effectiveness of these vocabulary teaching techniques from the perspective of both teachers and students. To explore alternative or supplementary methods for teaching vocabulary that could enhance student learning outcomes. To propose practical strategies for incorporating new vocabulary teaching techniques in secondary school settings.

13. 4. Ensure Alignment with Research Question Each specific objective should directly support the main objective and address different aspects of the research question. Together, the specific objectives guide the investigation and ensure that all relevant aspects are covered. 5. Make Objectives Measurable Where possible, the specific objectives should be clear enough to allow for measurable outcomes. This helps in determining whether the study has successfully met its objectives.