Is This Question Researchable?
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Objective
I can assess a research question to determine if it is focused and researchable.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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A good research question acts as a lighthouse, guiding your research and providing a clear purpose and focus.
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When developing a research question, it should be focused, researchable, feasible, specific, and complex.
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A research question should be relevant to your field of study or society, targeting an unanswered question and contributing knowledge for future research.
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Practice
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According to the video, what is the primary role of a research question in a research paper?
List the five steps described in the video for developing a strong research question.
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Exit ticket
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“Evaluate the following research question based on the criteria discussed in the video: 'Does social media affect teenagers?' Explain why or why not it meets the criteria of being focused and researchable.”
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