Project management
All projects, including research projects, can benefit from the use of a leading project management methodology. One such methodology is the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) that is commonly used around the world and is the process used for project management professionals seeking project management certification. Generally, your research objectives will include one main objective and several specific objectives which align with your study type and research methods. Once these have been completed and signed off on by your thesis supervisor, you can begin your high level planning, which is a component of the Project Initiation Phase.