Identify the main subject area that you are interested in.

Identify the main subject area that you are interested in.
Break down that main subject into at least four subareas.
Select two subareas that interest you the most.
Identify at least three research questions.
Identify specific objectives for your research questions.
Articulate how you would assess your chosen objectives, or from a high-level overview, explain how you would go about gathering data for your proposed study.
Describe your continued interest in your topic. Explain why your topic is important to you, the fire service, or even the world. Explain what would happen if this research was not conducted.
Remember that your research topic should be specific to you and your interests, location, jurisdiction, and station.