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The document discusses developing a good research question. It defines a research question as an actual question asked about a topic. It explains that having a research question helps focus one's research by providing an angle on the topic. The document provides guidance on how to create a good research question, such as picking a topic, narrowing it, asking questions, and focusing the question with who, what, where, when. It also outlines how to evaluate if a research question is good by ensuring it focuses on one issue, demands analysis, and uses precise words. Finally, it states that a good research question can be developed into a thesis statement.
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- 1. FRAMING (RE)SEARCH QUESTION Lisa Carter Santa Clara University Library ImagecourtesyofFlickruserCharlesRode
- 2. RESEARCH QUESTION 1. What is a research question? 2. Why do I need one? 3. How do I create a good one? 4. What do I do with a research question?
- 3. WHAT IS A RESEARCH QUESTION? RESEARCH QUESTION: an actual question you ask yourself about your topic.
- 4. WHY DO I NEED A (RE)SEARCH QUESTION? Having a research question helps you focus. It gives you an angle on your topic.
- 5. HOW DO I CREATE A GOOD RESEARCH QUESTION? 1. Pick a topic. 2. Narrow the topic. 3. Ask questions. 4. Pick a question. 5. Focus the question: Who? What? Where? When?
- 6. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY RESEARCH QUESTION IS GOOD? 1. Focuses on only one issue 2. Demands analysis (Why? How?) 3. Uses precise words
- 7. WHAT DO I DO WITH A RESEARCH QUESTION? Develop your research question into a thesis.