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NCR Course Module 3

Class 5 Lesson plan

Research Topic Identification

(Recording)

Register for the class: Here

Facilitator: Chloe
Co-Facilitators: Nedlar & BGem
Guest Lecturer: None
Date: March 27, 2024 (week 5)
Time:10am AST | 2pm UTC
Duration: 1 hour
Platform: NCR Thread on Telegram

Target Audience:

  • Aspiring researchers.
  • Students who have completed classes 1-4 of the Near Certified Researchers Course
  • Individuals with little to no prior experience in identifying web3 research topics but focuses on initiating their own research projects.

Learning Objectives

The primary objective of this class is to guide participants in brainstorming and identifying potential research topics, with the ultimate goal being to embark on individual research projects under the mentorship of Chloe Lewis.

Pre-Reading Material

Agenda

Time Topic Activity Resource
0-5 mins Introduction Briefing on course outline and objectives NRC Course Syllabus
5-20 mins The Importance of Topic Selection Presentation and Discussion
20-45 mins Guided Brainstorming Session Students speak or type out their topic ideas while the instructor provides individual guidance. Brainstorming Techniques
45-50 mins Homework Introduction Discuss the homework assignment for next week. Homework and Assignment Thread on TG
50-55 mins Summary and Next Steps Summary of the session and introduction to next lesson. Next Class - 3: Governance in Blockchain

Activities Details

  1. The Importance of Topic Selection

    • Discussion on why topic selection is critical, and how it shapes the course of your research. Resources, articles, or academic papers on the subject may be shared for further reading.

  2. Guided Brainstorming Session

    • In this participative segment, students will vocalize or type out their initial topic ideas. Chloe Lewis will guide the discussion, helping students refine and narrow down their proposed topics to more focused and researchable ideas.

Homework

Week 5 HW Submissions From Cohort 2

Week 5 HW Submissions From Cohort 1

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