Formulating a research question: The basic formula for research question is: How does x relate/impact/cause y? For a good research question you’ll usually have one more component, something to make it a bit more specific, like a place, time, group of people, etc. |
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Background information helps you:
Use quality, professionally produced sources to familiarize yourself with the topic (not just Google and Wikipedia).
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Ask yourself open-ended questions to focus your topic. You don't have to answer all of the questions. Some might not apply or be helpful.