Developing Research Questions and Thesis Statements

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of developing a thesis statement and research question to guide research effectively. It explains how a well-defined research question can narrow focus, prevent duplication, and highlight research gaps. The tutorial provides steps for formulating a research question, including brainstorming, collaboration, and consulting librarians. An example using Elvis Presley's dance style illustrates the process. The video concludes with advice on conducting successful research.

Why is it important to develop a thesis statement before starting your research?

• To narrow your focus and make your topic precise

• To make your topic more general

• To ensure you have a broad topic

• To avoid reading any literature

What is one benefit of having a precise research question?

• It allows you to duplicate existing research

• It helps you identify gaps in existing research

• It makes your research less valuable

• It ensures you have too much information

What is the final step in developing a research question?

• Ignore the research question

• Define the value and uniqueness of your research

• Duplicate existing research

• Start writing your research paper

How does a broad research question affect your search results?

• It narrows down your search results

• It overwhelms you with too much information

• It provides just the right amount of information

• It gives you no information

Why is it important to have a well-defined research question?

• It allows you to avoid reading literature

• It ensures you have a broad topic

• It influences your search results

• It makes your research less valuable

What can happen if your research question is too narrow?

• You will duplicate existing research

• You will have too much information

• You may not find enough information

• You will have a broad topic

What is the first step in developing a thesis statement from a rough topic?

• Start writing your research paper

• Brainstorm and write out everything you know about the topic

• Conduct interviews with experts

• Ignore the topic and choose another one

Who should you consult when developing your research question?

• No one, it's a personal task

• Your fellow students, professors, and librarians

• Only researchers in your field

• Only your professors

What is the role of a librarian in your research process?

• To write your thesis statement

• To help you use appropriate search tools

• To provide you with a research question

• To narrow down your topic for you

What should you do after finding relevant sources on your topic?

• Ignore them and start writing

• Use them to duplicate existing research

• Read them, identify gaps, and take notes

• Only read the abstracts