Effective Research Question Development Quiz

What is the goal of an effective research question?

• To provide a general overview of the research area

• To list all the sources used in the research

• To establish the parameters for a focused argument

• To summarize the research topic

What are the two types of research questions in AP Seminar?

• Analytical and descriptive

• Solutions based and position based

• Quantitative and qualitative

• Primary and secondary

What is the first criteria for an effective research question?

• It involves genuine points of ongoing debate

• It requires a judgment or evaluation to be made

• It is simple and straightforward

• It invites engagement with alternative perspectives

Why is it important to do enough research before identifying a debate within a desired field?

• To avoid writing a solutions based paper that addresses a problem already solved

• To make the research question more complex

• To include as many sources as possible in the paper

• To ensure that the research paper is lengthy

What is the goal of a solutions based argument?

• To take a position on an issue

• To explore specific solutions to a problem

• To provide a general overview of the topic

• To summarize the existing research

What should be considered when transitioning from a research topic to a research question?

• The inclusion of personal opinions in the research question

• The alignment of the research question with the stimulus materials

• The number of sources used in the research

• The length of the research paper

Why is it important to localize a research question to a specific place, population, or event?

• To include as many perspectives as possible

• To narrow the parameters of the research question

• To make the research question more complex

• To limit the sources used in the research

What is the main goal of the iwa in AP Seminar?

• To write a solutions based paper

• To produce an evidence-based argument

• To summarize the stimulus materials

• To explore alternative perspectives

What should be done if the research question needs to be revised during the research process?

• It should be revised to align with the initial research topic

• It should be reviewed and revised as necessary

• It should be left as it is to maintain consistency

• It should be completely discarded and a new question should be formulated

What is the purpose of including academic journals in the research paper?

• To provide a general overview of the topic

• To demonstrate the author's knowledge of the topic

• To make the paper more complex

• To support the research with credible evidence