Research Question Development Techniques

The video tutorial by Ashley covers the concepts of broad and narrow topics, emphasizing their significance in research. It explains how to choose a research topic that is neither too broad nor too narrow, using examples like dogs and social media. The tutorial provides steps to develop a focused research question and includes a practice exercise to order topics by broadness and narrowness. Additionally, it offers a checklist to ensure the research question is effective and relevant.

What is the main characteristic of a broad topic?

• It is very specific.

• It is difficult to research.

• It covers a wide range of subjects.

• It is limited in scope.

Why is it important to choose the right research topic?

• To avoid having too much or too little information.

• To ensure the topic is interesting.

• To make the paper longer.

• To impress the teacher.

Which of the following is an example of a narrow topic?

• Social media

• Effects of social media on teenagers' brains

• Dogs

• Types of dogs

How can you tell if a topic is too broad?

• It is difficult to understand.

• There is an overwhelming amount of information.

• It can be summed up in one or two words.

• There is very little information available.

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

• Write a thesis statement.

• Choose a broad topic.

• Choose a narrow topic.

• Conduct experiments.

In the practice exercise, which topic was considered the most narrow?

• Compare Spider-Man and Batman

• Comic book heroes

• Superhero movies

• Compare Spider-Man's and Batman's origin stories

What should a good research question be?

• Focused and specific

• Easy to answer with yes or no

• Vague and broad

• Based on personal opinion