What makes a good research topic
a research topic is not only about the objet of study; rather, it must address this object from a particular angle, in relation to a concept.
object: the phenomenon u want to understand concept: the angle u use to interpret that object
What are the function of a research question
The research question functions as a guiding device, in the sense that is presents a line to follow through the various stages of your research.
Maintaining the focus of the project
What are the features of a good research question
- Relevant
- Focused and Specific
- Complex
- Researchable
- Feasible
- avoid yes/no questions because don’t provide enough range for complexity
- avoid rhetorical question because by definition they don’t need an answer
- avoid “closed” questions, since question that have a factual, easily researchable answer will also lack complexity.
- avoid leading question, that is to say, questions that u already know the answer to