The rationale and approaches for choosing a research topic

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  • Dr. Sayed Asghar Hashimi Pashto Department, Language Faculty, Sayed Jamaludin Afghani University, Afghanistan
  • Dr. Jamshed Khan Rashidi Pashto Department, Language Faculty, Kabul Education University, Afghanistan
  • Prof. Pashtoon Aqa Shirzad Pashto Department, Language Faculty, Kabul Education University, Afghanistan
https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss.v3i5.300

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Creation, limits, research, title, idea, Approach

Abstract

The title should provide a clear and concise explanation of the subject matter, and it should also be closely connected to the main topic. This research paper delineates the essential attributes that a commendable topic ought to possess and elucidates the process of selecting a title based on conceptual notions. The study encompasses a broad spectrum of subjects, including the correlation and juxtaposition between research and original titles, the differentiation between titles and written themes, the approach to establishing the parameters of location, time, and ethical limitations for research, and the demonstration of causality. We selected this topic primarily because inadequate research titles are prevalent in both broad and specific research contexts. The process of conducting research frequently results in the identification of a title, however its precise meaning remains ambiguous. Although there are other potential works that may be created on this topic, we have specifically selected a monograph title and encountered numerous additional challenges. The writing of this research has been driven by these requirements. Selecting an appropriate research title indicates that the author has made advancements in their preliminary efforts and will be capable of effectively completing it from start to finish. These were the reasons that motivated our investigation on the issue. Study and creativity are distinct concepts, although books and articles are categorized differently. Therefore, it is crucial to carefully deliberate and contemplate when selecting a title for a thesis or dissertation. A research paper necessitates a title that is appropriate and possesses all the attributes that render it a compelling title. The accomplishments of this research project encompass the aforementioned challenges as well as similar ones. The study employs a blend of descriptive and analytical methodologies in its library research approach.

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Hashimi, S. A., Rashidi, J. K., & Shirzad, P. A. (2024). The rationale and approaches for choosing a research topic. Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(5), 23–26. https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss.v3i5.300
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