One of the biggest mistakes in research is jumping straight to a topic without identifying the research gap.
A strong study starts where existing knowledge falls short whether it's a gap in theory, methodology, population, analysis, or perspective.
Find the gap, and you’ll find your contribution.
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A common PhD mistake:
Spending months on data collection before being clear about the theory.
Good research flows like this:
Phenomenon → Theory → Hypothesis → Methods → Results → Conclusion
If your theory is unclear, your methods become directionless.
Start with the "why" before the "how."