Navigating Research: From Topic to Question
Delve into the process of refining your research topic, transforming it into a focused question, and identifying key concepts and terms. Learn how to avoid overly broad or narrow topics, define research questions effectively, and consider various aspects to meet assignment requirements. Explore examples related to bipolar disorder, hip hop music, terrorism, and more.
- Research process
- Topic refinement
- Question formulation
- Concept identification
- Assignment requirements
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State your topic as a question. Topics Bipolar disorder Hip hop music Drugs Border region Terrorism Censorship Low Riders Death Penalty
Change this to a question? Add one of the following. This will turn your topic into a question: What Where When Why How
Defining your research question Question should not be a quick answer or fact. What is Bipolar disorder (This is a definition) Question should not be so open ended as to not have an answer. What or when was the first terrorist act? (One can never find a true answer).
Defining a research topic Note if your topic is too broad: Why do we have wars? (Why are the major conflicts in the 20thcentury related to land resources?) Note if your topic is too narrow: Why is it difficult for guys in Santa Ana to find a job? Let the material guide you
Defining your research question Identify concepts Identify keywords Identify synonyms Identify related terms or words
Defining Research question Does the media s unrealistic portrayal of body image contribute to eating disorders? What are the moral and ethical implications of the Death Penalty when economic factors are taken into consideration?
Defining a research question Does the media s unrealistic portrayal of body image contribute to eating disorders among our youth?
Defining the research question Begin thinking about the requirements of your assignment. What type is it? What is the length of the assignment? How much information do you need? Current or historical information? Types of sources? Point of view? How many sources?
Research Questions How are families changed when the male figure of the family has alcoholism? What are the statistics of a teenage pregnancy?
Research Questions What are the statistics students graduading from high school? Why was the Declaration of Independence written? How does the fast foods effect a persons health in the long run?
Research Questions What effects do drugs have on college students? What are the different genres of music? Why are teenage girls in California getting pregnant at such a young age? What is one way to stop teenage drunk driving? How do beauty standards affect our society?
