Forming a Research Question
By asking a research question, you are keeping an open mind about what the research may reveal.
If you have an existing research question, see if your question is TRUE for these five criteria. If so, then your research question is probably workable.
Criteria: Your research question ...
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It has some substance and requires explanation. |
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It is important to someone other than just you! |
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It avoids using loaded language or suggesting a pre-determined answer. |
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It is re-searchable. Others have already been contributing to this conversation. |
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It is not too narrow, nor too broad; it does not leave you with too much or too little information. |
Together: You will have to do some preliminary research to really discover if all of these statements are TRUE for your proposed research question.
Do these questions meet our criteria? Why or why not?
Research Question A: How have Neanderthals been depicted in 20th century American films? ?
Research Question B: Do genetically modified foods endanger the health of those who consume them?
Research Question C: Should aluminum bats be banned from high school baseball and teen leagues?