Introduction to ResearchQuestions
The research question is one of the most
important parts of your research project,
thesis or dissertation. It will guide you in
which information to search, data to be
collected, and how you’re going to design
your writing process.
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What is aResearch Question?
A research question is simply a question related to
your chosen topic that needs to be answered. It is
the question where your research revolves. It
defines what you want to find out.
What is aResearch Question?
Research questions help focus your research.
They determine what information to search for.
They guide the design of your writing process.
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Characteristics of aGood Research
Question
● Focused: It should address a specific issue.
● Specific: Clearly define the terms and scope.
● Researchable: Must be possible to answer through
investigation.
● Feasible: It is possible to do easily or conveniently
● Complex: It is connected or it work together to form a
whole
● Relevant: Should relate to current issues or debates.
In a researchpaper, you will usually have to
formulate only one research question that will
guide you as you proceed with your research
paper. However, in a bigger research project,
such as a thesis or dissertation, you might have
multiple research questions, but they must all be
centered or focused on your research problem.
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How do Iformulate a research question?
● Choose a topic.
● Narrow the topic
● Ask some questions
● Focus the question
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Another tip whenformulating a research question:
After choosing a topic, do some preliminary reading to find
out topical debates and issues about it. This will also help
you narrow down your topic and help you think of relevant
research questions
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To Sum itup
A Research Question is a question which states the aim
of your research and pinpoints exactly what you want to
find out. To formulate your own research question, first,
choose a topic or research problem, decide what you
want to know about this concern, write down sample
questions, then pick one and make sure that it is
answerable, not too broad or too narrow, relevant, and
focused on your research problem.
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Final Task: CreateYour Own Research Question
Use the flowchart provided to formulate your own research question.
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