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Developing Research IdeasRobin Malau, SS., MM
Introduction
Robin Malau• Padjajaran University,
Magister Management, Entrepreneurship Management, 2004 - 2005.
• Puppen, Volcom, Soda Music, City Surf, Surfer Girl, Cerahati, Musikator.
• Google, General Motors.
Tujuan PengajaranMahasiswa mampu mengidentifikasi berbagai kebutuhan
yang mendasari dilakukannya penelitian
How?
• Sharing practical experiences.
• Theory considerations.
• Discussions.
“Academic research” in practical view
#overheard
Gue: “Hei! Dimana sekarang?”
Teman lama: “Gue kerja di TV sekarang jadi Producer! Lo?”
Gue: “Gue bikin bisnis, Digital Agency!”
Teman lama: “Hahaha. Ngga nyambung ya sama sekolah kita dulu!”
Way Of Thinking- Research = develops.
- Keep doing it = masters.
Google before you ask!
Based on your knowledge
Basic ideas. More reading
and discussion!
Draw up lists of ideas
Interest, contribute, feasible.
Finding good ideas = practice
Be as critical as professors
Read more!
What would happen?
Considerations to carry out !Research Projects
• Motivation - Personal atau intellectual challenge.
• Academic Value - Sesuai kriteria akademis.
• Practicality - Mungkin untuk dilakukan.
Consider these!
Sources of Ideas
Choosing a Research Topic• Fokus pada topik (psikologis) yang menarik minat:
• Secara pribadi.
• Yang sedang dilakukan Dosen.
• Pilih topik yang relevan dengan bidang pekerjaan yang nantinya dilakukan setelah lulus kuliah.
• Brainstorming sejumlah topik yang menarik minat.
• Membaca penelitian-penelitian yang sudah ada sebelumnya
Tips for developing research ideas
• Be challenged!
• Be curious!
• Take some time to think!
• Know your field!
• Brainstorming! or Mind Mapping!
What books can’t teach
you“The Professor’s factor”.
What does he want?
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2011). Introduction to research methods in psychology (3rd ed.). Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited.