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Your research question should answer a question that needs more than a yes or no answer!!!!
Your research question should answer a question that needs more than a yes or no answer!!!!
Research questions do not look for a fact or a list of facts.
If you can think of an answer to your question in your head, then it is likely not a good research question.
Your research question can change and evolve as you find information.
Compare & Contrast (legal vs. illegal immigration, part-time job vs. high academic achievement focus in high school, virtual vs. in-person learning)
Multiple Perspectives (Pro/Cons of a topic: Cell Phones in School, Immigration, Organ Donation, Two-Party Political System, etc.)
Cause & Effect (Cyberbullying, CTE, Dating Violence/Abuse, Fad Dieting, etc.)
Current Events (Russia/Ukraine conflict, Police Brutality, January 6, 2021 Insurrection, Economic Sanctions, etc.)
Hot Topics (Gun Control, Cancel Culture, Fake News, Censorship, Covid-19, etc.)
*Example provided by Britannica School access through Heartland AEA resources for students and educators.Link
Utilize the following question stems as necessary:
I wonder what training is needed to become a Navy SEAL. (Then you would write your research question as: What training is needed to become...)
I wonder how the amount of sleep students get affects their academic performance.
I wonder why...
I wonder if...
Need help determining a research topic? Maybe one of these will help:
Need help determining a research topic? Maybe one of these will help:
*Example provided by Britannica School access through Heartland AEA resources for students and educators. LINK
Where do I find information?
Where do I find information?
Current Issues: SIRS Issues Researcher
Health & Wellness: Teen Health & Wellness
Encyclopedia: Britannica School (choose High school) Also click the Students tab for step-by-step research guidance!!! It's an amazing resource!
Cultural Information: CultureGrams
Digital Books: MackinVia
Any Topic:
Books from the BFHS Library (a mind-blowing concept, I know...) - Ask Ms. Scott or Mrs. Turk for help!!!!!!!
Google - be sure you have reliable and current information. Sites that are: .org .edu .gov will be best, but that doesn't mean others won't be
Most Importantly - when you need research help, ask your library for assistance.
Most Importantly - when you need research help, ask your library for assistance.
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