Just a start… here are two things that I believe make a good research question:
1) a clearly identified “problem” or issue to address that the researcher is very interested in or passionate about
2) includes clearly defined key concepts – a conceptual framework based in chosen theoretical framework
Using a theoretical framework for my research and academic writing is a new and exciting challenge for me. I really appreciated the video/slide overview presented by Dr. Francois Desjardins, to help me to better understand how my choice of a theoretical framework will help me to articulate a good research question in our various MALAT academic endeavours.
I found the RRU Writing Centre’s guide to “How to write a research question” to be very useful.
https://writingcenter.gmu.edu/guides/how-to-write-a-research-question
July 15, 2019 at 9:27 am
Great post Leigh – you’ve picked up on a key aspect which is clarity! It is critical that the question and sub questions be clearly laid out. It helps to establish boundaries and to guide the research.
August 24, 2019 at 12:50 am
Thank you Leigh for posting this video. You know when we first started MALAT, I watched this video. Now, as I watch the video, it makes a big difference. I am able to relate to everything he has mentioned. it is amazing how much we learned during these two months!
September 2, 2019 at 9:39 pm
Hello Tala — YES! It is amazing how much we have learned during the last two months! Yes, things that I read or viewed two months ago either make more sense now, or I have been able to make numerous other useful connections to the initial learning. Encouraging and daunting at the same time! The more I learn, the less I realize that I know! AND the more I want to know! 🙂