The paper revisit the concept and essence of research especially in academic
environment. It discusses what it takes to decide on the choice and formulation of
relevant and researchable topic in an area of study. Strategies to adopt in the
choice and formulation of research topic were highlighted. It concludes that since
research is obviously necessary for the existence, survival and advancement of any
system, establishment and society, what is needed is the ability and capacity to
identify relevant area of research for the choice and formulation of relevant and
researchable topic which by-product would bring about the much needed change
for continued existence, survival and advancement of the target audience.