Goldilocks Research Questions

A research question that is too narrow is one that

• can be answered with a yes or no response.

• can be answered with a quick search online.

• is not debatable.

• is all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

A research question that is too broad is one that

• is not focused

• is not concise

• has too many aspects to address in one paper

• is all of the above

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Is this research question too narrow, too broad, or just right?

"What is the rate of obesity in American children today?"

• too narrow!

• too broad!

• just right!

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Is this research question too narrow, too broad, or just right?

"What are the causes of childhood obesity in America?"

• too narrow!

• too broad!

• just right!

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Is this research question too narrow, too broad, or just right?

"What are the effects of sugary drinks on childhood obesity in America?"

• too narrow!

• too broad!

• just right!

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Is this research question too narrow, too broad, or just right?

"What are the challenges that students face during the pandemic?"

• too narrow!

• too broad!

• just right!

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Is this research question too narrow, too broad, or just right?

"What percentage of students are struggling with distance learning?"

• too narrow!

• too broad!

• just right!

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.7

Is this research question too narrow, too broad, or just right?

"How has unequal access to technology in communities of color negatively impacted student learning during the pandemic?"

• too narrow!

• too broad!

• just right!

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main reason for developing a good research question?

• to make sure that you get a good grade

• to give your paper focus

• to entertain Ms. Furuyama

• to make sure that no one else uses your idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Is this a good research question?

"Does owning a pet improve quality of life for older people?"

• Yes, it's great! It's interesting!

• Yes, it's great! It's debatable!

• No, it could be answered with a yes or a no.

• No, it's boring.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1