4 Effortless Ways to Spot Hidden Research Gaps [with examples]

In this video, I dive deep into the landscape of academic research. I share insights from my own journey, focusing on the discovery and exploration of research gaps. These gaps, often seen as voids in our understanding, are in fact golden opportunities for innovation and progress. I discuss four distinct types of research gaps that I've encountered, including the personal challenges and triumphs I've experienced in bridging them.

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I'll show you how to navigate the vast ocean of existing literature and pinpoint those areas ripe for your contribution. From the intricacies of Google Scholar searches to engaging in meaningful conversations with peers, this video is packed with practical advice.

Join me in this journey, and let's explore the endless possibilities that lie in the spaces between what is known and what is yet to be discovered.

Here are several phrases and keywords that can help you identify potential research gaps:
"Further research is needed" - A direct call for more study in a specific area.
"Remains unclear" - Indicates uncertainty or lack of detail in current understanding.
"More studies are required" - Suggests additional research is necessary to confirm findings or fill knowledge gaps.
"Open question" - Points to areas where the scientific or academic community has yet to reach a consensus.
"Limitations of the study include" - Highlights specific constraints that may have impacted the study's findings, suggesting areas for more detailed investigation.
"Warrants further investigation" - Similar to "further research is needed," indicating that the topic needs more detailed study.
"Future studies should address" - Points out specific areas or questions that upcoming research efforts should focus on.
"Emerging area of research" - Identifies a field that is just beginning to be explored, suggesting numerous opportunities for novel investigations.
"Contradictory results" - Indicates discrepancies in findings that could benefit from additional research to resolve.
"Gap in the literature" - Directly mentions an area that lacks sufficient research, highlighting opportunities for new studies.
"Preliminary evidence suggests" - Suggests that while initial findings are promising, more comprehensive studies are necessary.
"Raises new questions" - Indicates that the research has uncovered more queries than it has answered, suggesting areas for further investigation.
"Requires deeper understanding" - Points to complex issues or phenomena that need more detailed exploration.
"Scope for further development" - Suggests potential for expanding upon the initial findings or methodologies used in the study.

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0:00 - 4 Types of research gap
1:35 - The disagreement gap
2:25 - The bubble
4.03 - Finding gaps in papers
6:29 - Gap phrases to look for
7:12 - The leading edge of research
7:59 - Research gap examples

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