Is This Question Researchable?
Learning Objective
I can assess a research question to determine if it is focused and researchable.
Key Concepts
A good research question acts as a lighthouse, guiding your research and providing a clear purpose and focus.
When developing a research question, it should be focused, researchable, feasible, specific, and complex.
A research question should be relevant to your field of study or society, targeting an unanswered question and contributing knowledge for future research.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 8 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. According to the video, what is the primary role of a research question in a research paper?
2. List the five steps described in the video for developing a strong research question.
3. Why is it important to narrow down a broad topic to a specific niche when forming a research question?
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Educational Video
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