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There are many factors to developing a good research question—too many to pick a couple for this activity. However, as WriteOn (2021) claimed, a solid research question requires planning, and time to write, as well we can’t commit ourselves to the first research question that comes to mind.
A research question should be:
CONCISE– It is best to ask a question in clear, concise language.
COMPLEX – Have depth to your inquiry; in other words, it shouldn’t be anything that a Google search can quickly resolve.
ARGUABLE– Why does it matter should be a question that you either have to defend or argue against. It should be well-positioned to force you to choose a stance or posture.
References
Seburn, C. (2021, January 10). How to write a strong research question for search papers [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF2FQeP5wpI
WriteOn. (2021, October 3). What makes a good research question? [Blog] Academic Writing Advice. https://www.servicescape.com/blog/what-makes-a-good-research-question