The document discusses developing a research question and provides guidance on defining topics and questions. It notes that a good research question defines the investigation, sets boundaries, and provides direction. It advises that if finding a topic is challenging, to use concept mapping or draw from personal experience, theory, observations, issues, or literature. The document emphasizes that narrowing, clarifying, and redefining questions is important and iterative. It provides a checklist for evaluating questions, including whether the question interests the researcher, is significant to the field, is well-articulated, can be answered, and is approved by supervisors and experts.