Developing Strong Research Questions

The video tutorial by Chelsea Seaburn on 'The Smart Student' channel guides viewers on how to develop a strong research question. It covers the definition and qualities of a good research question, such as being concise, complex, and arguable. The tutorial outlines six steps to create a research question, including finding a general topic, conducting preliminary research, narrowing down to a niche, and refining the question. It also provides rules of thumb for crafting effective questions and concludes with a giveaway announcement.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• How to format a research paper

• How to conduct a literature review

• How to develop a strong research question

• How to write a thesis statement

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong research question?

• Concise

• Complex

• Easily answerable

• Arguable

What should you consider when choosing a general topic for your research?

• It should be a trending topic

• It should interest you

• It should be a controversial topic

• It should be a topic with limited information

What is the purpose of conducting preliminary research?

• To find a thesis statement

• To ensure the topic is researchable

• To write the final research paper

• To gather all necessary data

What is the goal of narrowing down to a specific niche?

• To find more resources

• To make the research question less arguable

• To focus on a specific aspect of the broad topic

• To make the research question more complex

What is the purpose of asking questions within your niche?

• To find a gap or issue in the current research

• To gather more data

• To finalize your research question

• To compare different research methods

Why is it suggested to write multiple working research questions?

• To make the research more complex

• To confuse the reader

• To increase the length of the research paper

• To have options to view the research from different angles

What is the final step in developing a strong research question?

• Revising and refining the research question

• Conducting a survey

• Writing the research paper

• Submitting the research question for approval

Which type of questions should be avoided when creating research questions?

• Open-ended questions

• Yes or no questions

• Complex questions

• Arguable questions

What is the purpose of the Smart Student giveaway mentioned in the video?

• To thank subscribers for their support

• To increase the number of subscribers

• To gather feedback on the channel

• To promote a new video series