Asking a research question

As you write: Asking a research question

Talk through your preliminary research question with two classmates. Explain what question you plan to research, what research conversation you’ll enter, and why this question is worth exploring. You might find it helpful to use phrases such as “I’m asking X to learn about Y because . . . ” or “I’m entering X debate to learn more about Y so that my readers can understand Z.” Ask your classmates to suggest revisions to your research question to make it narrower, more challenging, or grounded. See the examples in 50b. With the comments of your classmates in mind, revise your research question in the space below. Click Submit.

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Talk through your preliminary research question with two classmates. Explain what question you plan to research, what research conversation you’ll enter, and why this question is worth exploring. You might find it helpful to use phrases such as “I’m asking X to learn about Y because . . . ” or “I’m entering X debate to learn more about Y so that my readers can understand Z.” Ask your classmates to suggest revisions to your research question to make it narrower, more challenging, or grounded. See the examples in 50b. With the comments of your classmates in mind, revise your research question in the space below. Click Submit.