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Research Questions

Develop Research Questions

Begin with Inquiry

After you’ve articulated your “wonderings,” it’s time to narrow your topic.

Is your topic

  • …too broad?
  • …too vague?
  • …too narrow?
  • …something measurable?

Start writing your wondering(s) as a research question(s): Is it feasible to answer?

Notes:

  • Avoid assuming the answer (use words like “effect/affect” and “impact” rather than “improve”)
  • Quantitative research questions (RQs) are more direct/specific while qualitative and mixed methods RQs can be more open-ended.

Sample Research Questions:

  • RQ1: Can reframing a major course assignment as an ePortfolio impact student motivation in a course?
  • RQ2: Can reframing a major course assignment as an ePortfolio affect student achievement on an assignment, as measured by a rubric assessing higher order thinking?


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