Research ? / Thesis Statement

What is a thesis statement?

• Nobody knows
• The climax of the project
• The theme of the project
• The topic of the paper

How do you formulate a research question?

• pick a random question
• list your topics and questions, narrow them down, focus on a question
• you don't need a research question
• ask Siri

When should you start your project with a research question?

• Only when your teacher tells you
• Never - it's useless
• Always
• Only if you want to

Why do we need a research question?

• It helps streamline research and writing
• To get a good grade
• Helps you find the answers you need
• No questions means no answers

Where does a thesis statement go when writing a paper?

• First sentence
• Last sentence
• Middle sentence
• Last sentence of the first paragraph

Which of these shows an example of what a good research question should have?

• One issue only
• Clear, no vague words
• Requires analysis and thinking
• All of the above

What is the strongest kind of thesis statement?

• No evidence to support your claim
• A three-point thesis statement
• A four-point thesis statement
• None of the above

What do you have to have to create a research question?

• Topic
• Essay
• Thesis statement
• Notes

All good academic research starts with a

• Thesis statement
• Strong opening sentence
• Research question
• Brainstorm

An analogy that describes the purpose of a research question would be

• a brainstorm
• a graphic organizer
• a road map
• a complete mess