Additional Research Question Help
The figure below contains tips for improving a question that is too broad or too narrow for an academic-level research paper, or cannot be answered.
Adapted from University of Maryland Global Campus
The figure below gives some examples of good and "not-so-good" research questions.
Adapted from: University of Maryland Global Campus
Checklist
Consider the following when developing a research question:
Is it an open-ended question?
Is it appropriate in scope? Focused and narrow enough for your project or paper?
Does it suggest factors that can be measured?
Is it relevant to my audience?
Is answering the question manageable, and can I find and access enough documents, statistics, or persons to provide information to develop and support my ideas?
Is the topic of interest to me?
Adapted from: University of Maryland Global Campus