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Research Questions
What is a research question ?
A question you ask yourself about your research topic
Why do I need a research question?
It can help you focus your research, and your writing
How do I write a research question?
Choose a topic of interest to you
Think about the many things related to your topic
Now list several possible questions
Choose one to pursue
Make this one question more, but not too, specific
Think focused, clear and complex ; again, a concept map can be helpful
(Concept map made using https://bubbl.us/ )
Examples
Here's an example:
Topic - climate change and its effect on birds
Related things - Weather, Habitat, Food, Raising Young, Migration
Possible questions -
How is climate change affecting existing habitat for birds?
Is climate change a factor in the dwindling population of some bird species?
Pick one question that interests you -
How is climate change affecting existing habitat for birds?
Focus the question to be more complex (i.e. for this topic add geography or species). Make sure your words are clear and precise -
How is climate change affecting existing habitat for birds in New England?