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Q. Developing a Research Question
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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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