• Determined the research topic and research problem.
• Conducted a review of previous literature and organized relevant articles in Zotero.
• Developed the research design and drafted a research model then presented a research proposal to the sponsoring professor.
• Submitted an IRB application for approval.

Need to focus on developing a solid research design before data collection. My undergraduate research study taught me a valuable lesson; poor research design = moot data results! Research planning is my number one priority.