Blog Post 1- Jamie

Questions

  1. Is there a minimum or maximum number of sources needed?
  2. How do you know if your research question is too broad or too narrow?
  3. What if you change your mind but you’ve already done a ton of research on your topic and picked an advisor?
  4. What is the best way to hold yourself accountable for each step of the way with no external or imposed deadlines?
  5. Can I look into a research question that has been asked before?
  6. Can I use human subjects if I’m doing an experiment?
  7. How much funding will there be if any? What are the limitations (if any) on the scope of our topics?

Topic Ideas

  1. something with group dynamics and their effects on problem solving
  2. A way to avoid climate change/environmental damage
  3. effects of high adrenaline activities (bungee jumping, phobias, etc.) on fear and/or wellbeing
  4. How do religious beliefs shape a person’s morality
  5. health psychology/natural remedies for psychological disorders (how to find ways to make someone happy or help with a disorder without prescribing drugs)