MIT OpenCourseWareManaging a Research Project
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Scope the question 3:32
Research changes often, and scope creep can waste time. Start with a clear question about what gap you are addressing, then use the scope matrix to balance problem, method, and domain so the project stays achievable.
Break work into units 6:31
Divide the project into minimum research units: small, meaningful results from one or two actions. A unit might be a turbulence model comparison or a wing flow study. These units show progress and keep you from feeling busy without moving ahead.
Track and adapt 8:00
Set short-term milestones for days or weeks and long-term ones for months or a year, like finishing a thesis or paper. Keep checking whether the scope, methods, and milestones still fit, because changing direction is normal.
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