@article{oai:cur-ren.repo.nii.ac.jp:00001085,
 author = {Moritoshi, Paul and Moritoshi, Paul},
 journal = {CHUGOKUGAKUEN Journal, CHUGOKUGAKUEN Journal},
 month = {},
 note = {Conducting original research is a standard component in the latter stages of most degree programs worldwide, but the matter of who chooses the research question varies across educational cultures. Some allow students to decide the research area for themselves while others require students to investigate a question set by the supervisor. This paper examines the pros and cons of both approaches and conducts a study among freshman and sophomores (N=54) at a private Japanese university to examine their preferences. The quantitative and qualitative data are discussed with reference to Deci & Ryanʼs (1980) Self-Determination Theory. It was found that 85% of the sample (n=35) prefer to be allowed to choose their research question for themselves, citing various reasons relating to motivation, academic performance and emotional health.},
 pages = {21--27},
 title = {Degrees of Freedom: Students’ Preferences in Choosing Their Graduation Research Theme},
 volume = {18},
 year = {2019}
}