{"id":151,"date":"2017-08-20T21:51:11","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T01:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0029\/?p=151"},"modified":"2017-08-20T21:52:54","modified_gmt":"2017-08-21T01:52:54","slug":"research-dissemination-research-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0029\/research-dissemination-research-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Dissemination \u2013 Research Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a research question?<\/em><\/p>\n

In essence, a research question is a statement that identifies a phenomenon to be studied. Although the research question can take many forms, it often seeks to investigate the relationship between variables. For example, how Learning Management System (LMS) use is related to academic performance.<\/p>\n

How can I create a strong research question?<\/em><\/p>\n

To create a strong research question, you should have a reasonable understanding of the field you will be researching in, as well as a robust understanding of completed research in your topic area. In the first case, reasonableness is determined by your research project and your position\/role. For example, a graduate thesis requires comprehensive understanding of the field, as would be expected of a Masters or PhD level student who is educated in that field. By contrast, an undergraduate paper typically requires only superficial to moderate familiarity of a field, depending on the year and specialization of the student. In the second case, all students conducting research are expected to provide evidence of a robust understanding of completed research in their chosen topic area. That said, the expectations for breadth and depth do vary according to research requirements and level, as with field knowledge expectations.<\/p>\n

When your research is concluded, you should be able to answer questions such as:<\/p>\n