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Having a good sense of orientation sometimes is not enough when walking in a forest you don\u2019t know and therefore, a compass will decrease your chances of getting lost.\u00a0 A compass gives cardinal directions and functions as a pointer to north. \u00a0A reliable compass is like a well-developed research question; if my topic is north, a good research question will directionally guide me with my research paper.\u00a0 The right question will help structure and organize the research which could save time when writing a paper.\u00a0 It is the groundwork of an effective research project, so it is worth the time to understanding what makes a good question (Royal Roads University Writing Centre, n.d.).<\/p>\n

Amongst other qualities, a good research question is an \u201copen-ended question\u201d (Colorado State University Morgan Library, 2020, 1:10) that is interesting or intriguing enough to conduct research in a field of study (Laurier Library, 2017). \u00a0As a first step, it is helpful to do some brief research of the literature in the field of study to ensure that the question hasn\u2019t been researched yet (GMU Writing Centre, n.d.).\u00a0 Also, prior to investing time in researching a question, reviewing the question first with a professor will confirm if the research question is valid, or has been addressed, or answered completely (GMU Writing Centre, n.d.).<\/p>\n

In brief, what makes a good research question?<\/p>\n