- My initial research idea was going to be the relation of blockchain and cryptocurrency. It was also going to dive into blockchain and how it works. Then it would relate to cryptocurrencies and explain how they work. However, I have decided that this might lead to some issues when relating to a research topic as it splits the focus between two ideas. I still think I could do the original idea, but have decided to shift the focus to just blockchain technology and how it has impacted the modern world.
- Main research question: What are blockchain technology’s benefits and influences on modern information systems?
My secondary question can be more related to my original research idea. It can also support the main research question and develop the main question into different areas.
Secondary research question: How do blockchain systems support cryptocurrencies and change modern commerce practices. - I have not found research relating to my idea yet. However I have done some research into this before and have a couple old references that relate to explaining blockchain. However, I wish to review them more before deciding if they will be suitable for the research project.
- Databases: (All from Forsyth Library research databases)
- Faulkner Advisory for IT Studies: This database explores the more detailed and technical side of technology and will help with explaining how blockchain differs from other established systems.
- Applied Science and Technology Full-Text: This database covers a wide variety of applied sciences and can show the scope of fields that blockchain technologies can impact.
- Computer Source: This database can show a clear timeline and show the changes that blockchain has gone through.
Keep in mind, that it’s not only articles directly related to your topic that can be helpful. In addition, tangential topics may provide ideas for how you can explore your topic.
Good day Dain. I think you choose informative research questions that should lead to some appealing data which will give many other themes to write about in your research proposal. We have the same research topic but I choose a different theme. I choose to gather statistical data that proves blockchain technology can eliminate fraud in financial institutions. I believe my topic not only helps the financial world but helps the consumer as well. Please continue the great research as I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Hi Dain! I am not familiar with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology, so both of these topics are interesting to me. I also found the Computer Source database to be fruitful for my topic as it returned many sources relating to my topic. The Forsyth library will be very beneficial for our final research project.