MC #2: Creating a Research Question of RP

Your research question for the Reflective Project must be...

• Broad

• Evaluative

• Descriptive

• Singular

All of the following are the criteria for a strong research question EXCEPT

• Clear dilemma

• Debateable

• Related to your career-related course

• very narrow

Determine if this is a good or bad research question and why.

"Should Companies Work to Reduce the Negative Impact their Products have on the Environment?"

• Good. It is related to Business Career-related studies.

• Bad. The question is descriptive.

• Good. The question is not too broad or too narrow.

• Bad. The question does not present an ethical dilemma or debate.

Determine if the research question is good or bad. Why?

"Should the NCAA Pay High Performing College Athletes?"

• Bad. Question is evaluative.

• Good. Question is debatable.

• Bad. Question is too narrow.

• Good. Question is descriptive.

Identify which RP Criterion is being impacted by the RP Research Question.

A strong research question will provide ample opportunity for an appropriate amount of research this is not too broad or narrow.

• Criterion A

• Criterion B

• Criterion C

• Criterion D

Identify which RP Criterion is being impacted by the RP Research Question.

A strong research question will ensure that you can demonstrate a deep understanding your topic within the local/global context, all within the given word limits.

• Criterion A

• Criterion B

• Criterion C

• Criterion D

Identify which RP Criterion is being impacted by the RP Research Question.

A strong research question will present a wide variety of sources that you will have to determine the validity of. It will also present multiple viewpoints that will make it easier for you to make connections.

• Criterion A

• Criterion B

• Criterion C

• Criterion D

Identify which RP Criterion is being impacted by the RP Research Question.

A strong research question will help you create a clear RP that will clearly illustrate your research, ethical dilemma, multiple viewpoints, and stance.

• Criterion A

• Criterion B

• Criterion C

• Criterion D

True or False: If you create a poor research question you can still score high in Criterion E, as long as you are aware and reflect on the difficulties you faced in your project.

• True

• False

How many hours of work must your research question present you with?

• 30 hours

• 40 hours

• 50 hours

• 60 hours