
A good research question:
- initiates an investigation and guides the researcher in developing a thesis
- is engaging to both the researcher and audience
- differs depending on whether the research is quantitative or qualitative
- most importantly, follows the criteria for writing the question: is clear, focused, concise, complex and arguable (George Mason University, n.d., para. 1)
Reference
Gearge Mason University. (n.d.). How to write a research question. Retrieved from https://writingcenter.gmu.edu/guides/how-to-write-a-research-question
Links to useful resources
https://sites.duke.edu/urgws/files/2014/02/Research-Questions_WS-handout.pdf
https://libraries.indiana.edu/sites/default/files/Develop_a_Research_Question.pdf
https://cirt.gcu.edu/research/developmentresources/tutorials/question
https://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/22782_Chapter_7.pdf
Good post Wendy. The criteria you’ve listed from George Mason U are key points – they help set the boundaries for the research and help guide the next steps