Background Research

Get an overall understanding of your area of research as a whole. Make sure you are an expert in your area.

Example

Topic: How sunlight effects a plant growth?

• Understand how sunlight is used in plant growth

• Research which types of plants to use that will be optimal in generalizing your findings

• Research how to take care of said plant

• Research how to eliminate external variables (genetic variation)

• Research how feasible your project is

• Research other similar projects - (notice their procedure)