Balance interest, literature gaps, feasibility, and career value before you lock a research question.
Pick a topic you can sustain for months. Passion helps, but feasibility decides success: data access, ethics, time, and methods skill.
Scan the literature for debates and gaps. Narrow from a broad theme to a focused, answerable question.
Align with career goals where possible, then stress-test the idea with your supervisor.
A strong proposal states question, significance, method, and realistic scope — your blueprint for the year ahead.
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