How do I form a research question?
Answer
Here are some steps to a research question:
- First, choose a broad topic of interest.
- Next, find some background information to narrow and focus the topic.
- For e-books, check the e-book databases.
- For articles, check the Library Resources.
- Off-campus, you will need to log in with Baker's two-step authentication to access the library resources.
Here is an example of how to form a research question:
- Broad topic: Medical marijuana
- Narrower topic: Medicinal benefits of marijuana
- Research question: What are the medicinal benefits of marijuana?
- Keywords: Medical marijuana and benefits
- Thesis statement: Marijuana has multiple benefits when used for medicinal purposes including pain relief, relief from nausea caused by chemotherapy, and relief from pressure caused by glaucoma.
For more resources, check:
- How to Do Library Research guide
- Writing Process and Key Components of an Essay pages on the Baker College Writing Guide
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