How to Find your Research Idea? KMCA workshop3-1-2012

How to write a research paper: Identifying Your Research Problem (Idea) Anwar F.A. Dafa-Alla, Ph.D. CS & IT Dept. Alzaiem Alazhari University [email_address] , 3-1-2012, Friendship Hall

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S earch Vs. Re search ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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We are usually born with two types of thinking.. The analytical side and the creative side…

Creativity Bringing into existence an idea that is new to you Innovation The practical application of creative ideas Creative Thinking An innate talent that you were born with and a set of skills that can be learned, developed, and utilized in daily problem solving

Three Components of Creativity Expertise Motivation Creative Thinking Skills Creativity

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Drivers for innovation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Not just a good Idea! Creative solutions are more than ideas - they must work in the real world. A creative solution has three attributes: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Stages of innovation adoption ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Bad ideas ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object], تصوير : مظفر عمر

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Importance of thinking ,[object Object],[object Object]

Tools for Defining Problems Kipling Method Rudyard Kipling used a set of questions (5W + 1H) What? Where? When? Why? Who? When? How ? Problem Statement define the problem you are trying to solve Challenge Method force yourself or other people out of a thinking Tools for Defining Problems

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Tools for Creating New Ideas Attribute Listing when you have a situation that can be decomposed into attributes Brainstorming probably the best-known creative tool. Visioning motivating view of the future

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Academic ability Vs. Creativity ,[object Object],[object Object]

All of them dropped out of school What am I still doing here?!

Fostering R &D in Sudan & Africa If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go Far, Go together! African Proverb Go together!

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