Choosing a topic is a great start, but developing a research question will enable you to write a thesis statement and guide the format of your paper, project, or presentation. A research question is a statement describing the topic of your inquiry, the issue, and why you’re researching it. The formation of a research question guides the sources you will choose, methods you will use, and outcome you will create. The following steps will guide you through forming a research question. -- Developing a Research Question

• STEP 1: NAMING THE TOPIC
• STEP 2: WHY
• STEP 3: PURPOSE
• STEP 4: FINALIZED RESEARCH QUESTIOn

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1. Understanding your assignment
2. Topic selection:
   1. Choosing a topic from scratch
   2. Choosing a topic from a theme
   3. Choosing a topic with subject terms
3. Brainstorming strategies:
   1. Concept mapping
   2. Asking questions
   3. Narrowing your topic
   4. Broadening your topic 
   5. Choosing keywords
   6. Finding sources

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