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Developing a Research Question: Start Brainstorming

Use this guide to develop a quality research question.

Introduction

Developing a research question takes some time and skill. Use this guide to move from a topic to a research question. Here is a suggested strategy.

1) Brainstorm & Explore Sources

2) Ask Questions

3) Recognize Quality Research Questions

4) Pre-Search

Use the video at the right to start brainstorming. Then proceed to the 2nd tab to find more inspiration.

Mapping Your Research Question

Use this video to start thinking about topics of interest. You will be occasionally asked to stop the video to conduct your brainstorming. (UCLA Libraries, 2:52)