Research topic
3 reasons for the choice of the research topic
Research area: 3 areas of study (Self & Personal Development/ Society and Culture/ Science, Technology & the Environment)
Research area: 6 modules (Personal Development/ Hong Kong Society/ Modern China/ Globalization/ Public Health/ Energy, Technology and the Environment)
Research area: 6 themes (media, education, religion, sports, art, information and communication technology)
Social issue
The controversy
Research question (Put it in a question form.)
Focus questions (Set 6 to 7 questions)
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Reference materials about the research topic
from our school library, public library, etc.
4 relevant books
Format: Author (Year) Title of the book Place: Publisher
6 pieces of news from different newspapers, e.g. SCMP, Ming Pao, HK Economic Journal, etc.
Format: Author (Year) Headline of the article Newspaper Date
2 relevant reports/researches (from the internet or google)
2 articles from magazines, e.g. Time, Asia Week, The Economist
5 materials from internet
Reference materials about research methods
2 books about research methods & IES
1 book about writing written report
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Background information
Key concepts
Any conceptual framework/theoretical framework
Relevant concepts and knowledge