topic: interest, problem or issue want to address, to bring answer to it. (Shema process), solving a problem that never address before. Working Knowledge (google, topics, ask a lot of questions, has it been address? who has talk about it? what they said? Working Questions, look for somethings that no one answer that question. Research question (s). Working Thesis Statement (Hypothesis). Analyze Data (looking for pattern, try to make sense). interpretation, principles, & Conclusions. Application, Solutions, & Recommendations. Future Research Questions. Final Thesis