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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  • @GradCoach
    @GradCoach Жыл бұрын

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    @phd3004

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @annasamodova6291
    @annasamodova62916 күн бұрын

    Thank you for this comprehensive explanation of "golden thread" idea - my professor just mentioned it, without further revealing. Now you clarified things perfectly 👍

  • @Elrykkstorm
    @Elrykkstorm10 ай бұрын

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  • @adelineoparah
    @adelineoparah Жыл бұрын

    I must commend you guys. I've been soo confused and no one explains it like you do. Thank you so much.

  • @bluntforcetanya
    @bluntforcetanya Жыл бұрын

    this made me fully understand the difference between these 3 elements thank you 🙏🏻

  • @karimart7439

    @karimart7439

    Жыл бұрын

    Is it okay to use The Golden Thread with a research paper?

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    @rebonemorojele2836 Жыл бұрын

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  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

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    @How2Green Жыл бұрын

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    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

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    @josreyes21 Жыл бұрын

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    @IAMMEHDI10 ай бұрын

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  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

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    @tammyhopkinson53112 ай бұрын

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    @denysmanirafasha45496 ай бұрын

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    @user-eq4lg5fg1f6 ай бұрын

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    @DanzEnglish10 ай бұрын

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  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    9 ай бұрын

    Happy to help!

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    @musamans Жыл бұрын

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  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

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    @banchnegn18802 ай бұрын

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    @ghd_henu Жыл бұрын

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    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

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    @tahreemnaqvi222 Жыл бұрын

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    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

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    @yimenugardie2923 Жыл бұрын

    thanks. an excellent explanation

  • @Ecce2295
    @Ecce2295 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so much!

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    @Oparimoseti Жыл бұрын

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    @alinuh55648 ай бұрын

    Very informative and helpful Many thanks

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    @GradCoach

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @babylii2007
    @babylii2007 Жыл бұрын

    I must say a big THANK YOU! This video has helped me more than what my professors were trying to explain.

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    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear that!

  • @ukelady
    @ukelady Жыл бұрын

    Extremely helpful. thanks a lot.

  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    11 ай бұрын

    You're welcome :)

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    @carolinekelly34152 ай бұрын

    Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your mentoring.

  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @ekundayothompson4410
    @ekundayothompson44106 ай бұрын

    Alignment:Spot on!

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    @wala3184 Жыл бұрын

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  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @omosowonloveth3948
    @omosowonloveth3948 Жыл бұрын

    great explanation, thank you

  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome ☺️

  • @jordansoondar4975
    @jordansoondar4975 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely extremely helpful. I like the examples of both qual and quant.

  • @maramezina1094
    @maramezina1094 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Could you show us how to write a problem statement for a dissertation?

  • @faisalmohamoudartan6532
    @faisalmohamoudartan6532 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @ilonajankowska2438
    @ilonajankowska24385 ай бұрын

    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

  • @francisagreement1781
    @francisagreement1781 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are very fantastic.

  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @joylinenemazuwa3545
    @joylinenemazuwa3545 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @demhai4560
    @demhai4560 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent!!

  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @phd3004
    @phd3004 Жыл бұрын

    This has been extremely helpful and are hypotheses statements also needed in qualitative research?

  • @nathanaelnoah2672
    @nathanaelnoah2672 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, guys😃

  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome :)

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    @winfridamahali634910 ай бұрын

    Thank you it is very helpful

  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @Rehobottalu
    @Rehobottalu Жыл бұрын

    Thank u so much it is really helpful

  • @karimart7439

    @karimart7439

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, is it okay to use The Golden Thread with a research paper?

  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

    Replied in a separate comment.

  • @ekundayothompson4410
    @ekundayothompson44106 ай бұрын

    Good explanations

  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks and welcome

  • @shawnaquigley20
    @shawnaquigley20 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @olamartins7606
    @olamartins7606 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @karimart7439

    @karimart7439

    Жыл бұрын

    Is it okay to use The Golden Thread with a research paper?

  • @cindynguyen3250
    @cindynguyen3250 Жыл бұрын

    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”)

  • @aldayloren199
    @aldayloren1992 ай бұрын

    next time give us more brief video. Your videos is such a help☺

  • @jibraniat
    @jibraniat Жыл бұрын

    Great....

  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @englishfilebeginner5427
    @englishfilebeginner5427 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @palashjyotiborah9888
    @palashjyotiborah988810 ай бұрын

    Amazing. A little louder voice would not have hurt.

  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @dawnp5015
    @dawnp5015 Жыл бұрын

    Do you work with professional doctorate students or just PhD?

  • @sameerasalih773
    @sameerasalih773 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @sameerasalih773

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GradCoach Thanks a lot for your reply.

  • @karimart7439
    @karimart7439 Жыл бұрын

    Is it okay to use The Golden Thread with a research paper?

  • @GradCoach

    @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.

  • @ilonajankowska2438
    @ilonajankowska24385 ай бұрын

    How many aims/objectives and research questions is good to have in research?

  • @karimart7439
    @karimart7439 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @GradCoach

    @GradCoach

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome

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