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From topic to research question<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

The topic is the subject you deal with as part of your academic work. To narrow the topic down so that you can work on it effectively, you need a specific research question that you can answer with and in your work. Your research question therefore focuses on a concrete aspect of the topic. See also the article: Finding, phrasing and narrowing down your topic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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From research question to title<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Once you have decided on a research question, you can develop a title. The title should be precise enough for readers to get an idea of what to expect, but general enough to allow you to set content-related priorities. For final papers, the title must be fixed at the time of registration. You must apply to the examination committee in good time if you would like to change your title at all.<\/p>\n

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Example<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Topic<\/b>: Integration of refugees through sports<\/p>\n

Possible research questions<\/b>: Does joint football training of refugees with local athletes lead to improved integration? Which behaviors of the coaches promote or hinder integration?<\/p>\n

Title<\/b>: Sports with refugees \u2013 Ethnographic observations in the FC Plauen football club<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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By the way: If you are looking for supervisors for your final paper, you can find a list of lecturers\u2019 main topics on the third floor of the BL building, on the south side in front of the elevator. It is also worth browsing the project database of the Faculty of Social Sciences<\/a>.<\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Can I still change the title of my paper?<\/h3>\n

For final papers, the title must be fixed at the time of registration. You must apply to the examination committee in good time if you would like to change your title at all.<\/p>\n

Is my topic the same as my paper\u2019s research question?<\/h3>\n

In academic work, there is a difference between topic, title, and research question. Each topic can be approached from different perspectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Example main topics supervision narrowing down<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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