Research topic selection of academics in Turkish music state conservatory
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the opinions of academics in Turkish music state conservatory about selection of
topics to research. Phenomenological design was used while investigating opinions of academics about selection of topics to
research. Study was conducted with 6 academics in conservatory in Ankara. “Research Topic Selection Interview Form” was
used in order to investigate opinions of academics about selection of topics to research. Data was analyzed with content
analysis.According to the findings; 3 categories were found for problems that can be encountered while selecting research
topic. 5 categories were found for obstacles that can be encountered while selecting research topic. 9 categories were found
for the factors of study that are effective while selecting research topic. 8 categories were for the individual factors that are
effective while selecting research topic. 4 categories were found for the environmental factors that are effective while selecting
research topic. 5 categories were found for the factors that are helpful while selecting research topic.
Keywords: Conservatory; research topic; selection, academics.
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