Nobody Tells You Where to Find a Gap
In this brief advisory video, Steve Tippins Ph.D. explains that while researchers are often told to "find a gap" for their dissertation, they are rarely guided on where to look. He outlines four concrete locations where research gaps commonly exist: (1) Population – whether the target group has been studied; (2) Methodology – the absence of a particular methodological approach (e.g., quantitative vs. qualitative); (3) Geography – regions or settings that have not been examined; and (4) Demographics – specific sub‑groups such as gender, age, or job level. Tippins stresses that a legitimate gap must be anchored by existing literature that demonstrates its relevance, and he invites viewers to comment "help" to receive access to a free dissertation support community.
