Research Aims, Objectives & Research Questions (The Golden Thread) - Definitions + Examples 📚
Learn about the research aims, research objectives and research questions, also known as the Golden Thread. Dr David Phair and Dr Alexandra Shaeffer unpack each of the elements of the golden thread in simple language, along with loads of examples. If you’re new to research and are unsure about how to create suitable research aims, research objectives or research questions, this video is a must-see!
Outline & Overview - The "Golden Thread"
00:00 Introduction
01:08 What is the golden thread
02:38 What is the research aim(s)?
04:25 Examples of research aims
06:34 What is the research objective(s)?
09:02 Examples of research objectives
11:52 What are the research questions?
14:09 Examples of research questions
17:31 How the golden thread is used
18:04 Misaligned aims, objectives and questions (golden thread)
20:42 Why the golden thread is so important
23:52 Wrap up
If you want to learn more about the research aims, objectives and research questions, and how to weave the golden thread throughout your dissertation, thesis or research project, be sure to visit the Grad Coach blog at gradcoach.com/blog.
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@phd3004
Жыл бұрын
I will definitely get in touch once i have chosen a topic
Thank you for this comprehensive explanation of "golden thread" idea - my professor just mentioned it, without further revealing. Now you clarified things perfectly 👍
This channel never disappoints. Great teaching style, clear and concise information. You guys make it so easy to understand.
I must commend you guys. I've been soo confused and no one explains it like you do. Thank you so much.
this made me fully understand the difference between these 3 elements thank you 🙏🏻
@karimart7439
Жыл бұрын
Is it okay to use The Golden Thread with a research paper?
Very simply explained-much appreciated!
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
You do an amazing job by explaining the difference, thank you!
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
Great video,very helpful, thanks.
Thank you! Your channel is a great example for turning KZread to a global learning tool. Best of luck in your journey. 🌿🕊👏👏👏
@GradCoach
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
This was really helpful. Thank you.
Thank you very much guys May God bless you
hey .. this is too good. thanks for helping researchers
You don't know how much you help. Thank you very much.
@GradCoach
9 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
Wow am so happy you guys are the best you made me fully understand thanks so much
You guys are so good❤ with one video I just subscribed ❤
Amazing description! Well spelt out👍👍👍
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Great job! Stay blessed❤❤❤
Thanks so much very helpful tutorial!
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
This video was so helpful, thank you so much 🙂
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
thanks. an excellent explanation
Thank you so so much!
Great content!
Very informative and helpful Many thanks
@GradCoach
8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
I must say a big THANK YOU! This video has helped me more than what my professors were trying to explain.
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear that!
Extremely helpful. thanks a lot.
@GradCoach
11 ай бұрын
You're welcome :)
Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your mentoring.
@GradCoach
2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Alignment:Spot on!
This is a great and helpful video.
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
great explanation, thank you
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome ☺️
Absolutely extremely helpful. I like the examples of both qual and quant.
Thank you so much. Could you show us how to write a problem statement for a dissertation?
Thank you.
Thank you for your help GradCoach! One thing I wanted to note was at @17.10 your research question is actually an objective and I think it was mixed up, let me know what you think
You guys are very fantastic.
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your amazing work. A lot of things are clearer to me now. So then what is the research problem/ statement, is that the same as the aim. Please provide clarity on this
Excellent!!
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
This has been extremely helpful and are hypotheses statements also needed in qualitative research?
Thank you, guys😃
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
oh thank you so much, I trust grad coach
Thank you it is very helpful
@GradCoach
10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thank u so much it is really helpful
@karimart7439
Жыл бұрын
Hi, is it okay to use The Golden Thread with a research paper?
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
Replied in a separate comment.
Good explanations
@GradCoach
6 ай бұрын
Thanks and welcome
This is really helpful. Could you do a video on research questions in the humanities specifically (English, modern languages, history, etc.) I feel like a lot of these videos are useful but not closley related at all to what I'm researching. If someone was doing a PhD in literature, what might a viable research question look like?
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion, Shawna. Our expertises lays primarily within the social sciences (as opposed to humanities), but we're always looking to expand.
Thanks
@karimart7439
Жыл бұрын
Is it okay to use The Golden Thread with a research paper?
Could u guys help to explain more in Misalignment (Qual)? At the 2nd issue “perception vs experiences”, why is it “perception” in the RQ “How do managers influence digital transformation?” ? (It made me confused when seeing the 3nd issue which is “influence outcome vs employee experiences”)
next time give us more brief video. Your videos is such a help☺
Great....
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
My topic is "curriculum for primary school: a case study early grade mathematics assessment grade 1,2 and 3. May u make a research questions for me. It stuck for me
Amazing. A little louder voice would not have hurt.
@GradCoach
9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Do you work with professional doctorate students or just PhD?
I am reading a research paper namely "Electric Energy consumption Prediction of a Small/Medium business: A Machine Learning Approach" and it discusses the efficiency of several ML models to predict the same using feature engineering. How can I frame the correct research question to this paper. Is it (1) How efficient is Machine learning in predicting Electric Energy consumption in Small/Medium business ? or (2) What is the impact of number of Workstations and lights/ environmental factors in Small/Medium business ?
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
Both (1) and (2) can be potential research questions. However, the research question you choose will depend on your research interests and the specific focus you want to explore.
@sameerasalih773
Жыл бұрын
@@GradCoach Thanks a lot for your reply.
Is it okay to use The Golden Thread with a research paper?
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
Typically, research aims, objectives and questions are required for all types of academic research, so I can't see any harm in using it in a research paper. Worst case, it may be slight overkill for a simpler project.
How many aims/objectives and research questions is good to have in research?
Thanks
@GradCoach
Жыл бұрын
Welcome