Develop a Research Question

What is the first step in the research process?

• developing a research question

• setting up NoodleTools

• developing keywords

• choosing resources

A research question

• focuses your research

• answers something you already know

• isn't necessary for a research paper

• all of these

True or False: Once a research question is written, it can be changed.

• True

• False

What is the primary purpose of a research question in a research paper?

• To guide the research process

• To provide a summary of findings

• To list all sources used

• To present the conclusion

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good research question?

• It is broad and general

• It is specific and focused

• It is based on opinion

• It is already answered

In the context of research, what does the term 'hypothesis' refer to?

• A statement that can be tested

• A summary of the research

• A list of references

• A conclusion

What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the main argument

• To list the sources

• To provide background information

• To summarize the essay

Which of the following is NOT a step in developing a research question?

• Identifying a broad topic

• Conducting a literature review

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Writing the conclusion

What is the difference between a research question and a thesis statement?

• A research question is a statement, a thesis is a question

• A research question guides the research, a thesis presents the main argument

• A research question is the conclusion, a thesis is the introduction

• There is no difference

Which of the following best describes a 'literature review'?

• A summary of all research conducted

• An analysis of existing research related to a question

• A list of books and articles

• A conclusion of the research