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Ready, Set, Research: Creating Research Questions

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Creating Research Questions

Creating Research Questions

Research questions help you to focus on what information you really need to find. Like a grocery list, it lets you figure out what you need and check it off once you find it, which leads to faster, more productive time spent researching. To get started, think about the main questions related to your topic that you want to be able to answer. Below are some examples of research questions for different portions of your paper. Try to create four to six research questions, depending on the length and depth of your paper. 

prompts for creating research questions