Arjan de Bont - Doing in-company research projects

Table of contents

Introduction

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To the student

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To the teacher/supervisor

The approach at a glance

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Step 1 Define the problem

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1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7

Causes, problems, symptoms The business problem Define your part of the problem Define the problem question Dig up the problem

Case study Summary

Step 2 Specify your project aim

2.1

Determine type of aim

2.2 Specify basic elements

2.3 Case study

2.4

Summary

Step 3 Determine the information gaps

3.1 3.2

Screen project aim

Case study

3.3 Summary

Step 4 Specify your research questions

4.1

Formulate your research questions

4.2 Order your research questions

4.3 Case study

4.4

Summary