• 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)

  • • How to Write a Compare & Contrast Essay

    • Video: How-to

• Multiple Perspectives  (Pro/Cons of a topic: Cell Phones in School, Immigration, Organ Donation, Two-Party Political System, etc.) 

  • • How to Write a Pro/Con Essay

• Cause & Effect  (Cyberbullying, CTE, Dating Violence/Abuse, Fad Dieting, etc.)

  • • How to Write a Cause & Effect Essay

    • Video: How-To

• Current Events  (Russia/Ukraine conflict, Police Brutality, January 6, 2021 Insurrection, Economic Sanctions, etc.)

  • • How to Write an Informative Essay

    • Video: How-To

• Hot Topics  (Gun Control, Cancel Culture, Fake News, Censorship, Covid-19, etc.)

  • • How to Write an Informative Essay

    • Video: How-To

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...

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

  • • Also consider:

      • • Bing.com

        • iSEEK - Notice the Education Tab!  This is worth the exploration...you'll figure it out faster than I can 'teach' it to you.

Most Importantly - when you need research help, ask your library for assistance.