Research Readiness Assessment

Score how prepared your research is.

1. I can state my research topic in one clear sentence.

2. I have identified a specific research gap in the literature.

3. My research questions and objectives are defined.

4. I have chosen a research design and methodology.

5. I know my population, sampling strategy and target sample size.

6. I have (or can build) a valid data-collection instrument.

7. I know which analysis techniques/tools I will use (SPSS, AMOS, SmartPLS, R, NVivo…).

8. I understand my university's format and submission requirements.

9. I have a realistic, milestone-based timeline.

10. I understand what my viva will require and how to prepare.

Ethical, compliant guidance: We provide academic support, mentoring, analysis, editing and structuring — not authorship. Your work stays compliant with university policies.

About this tool

Before you commit years to a PhD or a study design, it pays to know where you actually stand — topic clarity, methodological grounding, resources, time and support.

This assessment scores your readiness across those dimensions and shows exactly where to strengthen before you apply or register.

How to use it

1Answer the short questions honestly — there are no right answers, only your current state.
2Review your readiness score and the per-dimension breakdown.
3Follow the linked guides and tools for your weakest dimensions, then re-take before applying.

Frequently asked

What does a low readiness score mean?+

Not that you shouldn't do research — only that specific foundations (topic clarity, methods, time planning) need work first. The linked guides target exactly those.

Is this assessment used for admission?+

No — it's a private self-diagnostic. Nothing is submitted anywhere; it exists to focus your preparation.

Related concepts

Abstract Coursework (PhD)Paraphrasing Research Advisory Committee (RAC)