Crafting the Research Question
Topic:
Research Question first draft: from your topic proposal assignment
Research Question second draft: from you wonder statements assignment
Research Question Brainstorm:
WHO: Who was involved? Who was affected?
WHAT: What was the main event?
WHERE: Where did it take place?
WHEN: When did it happen? How long of a time period was it?
WHY: Why did it happen? What caused it?
WHY: Why is it important? What were outcomes? Why do we care today?
Research Question final draft: it MUST be clear, specific, and arguable
Helpful Language: Cause, Effect, Compare, Impact, Change, Influence Challenge