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How to write research objectives

An objective is one sentence saying exactly what you will measure, in whom. It starts with an action word, and every objective must be answered in your results.

What this lesson covers

  • The pattern to follow, step by step (4 steps)
  • The ideal, minimum and maximum word count
  • Ready-made sentence starters
  • A weak and a strong example, side by side
  • A fill-in template you can copy
  • The 3 most common mistakes, and how to avoid them
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