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It has some substance and requires explanation.
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It is important to someone other than just you! |
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It avoids using loaded language or suggesting a pre-determined answer.
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It is re-searchable. Others have already been contributing to this conversation.
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It is not too narrow, nor too broad; it does not leave you with too much or too little information.
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Look at each research question below. Can you answer TRUE for statements #1-3? Do you think you could answer TRUE for #4-5 even though we haven't done any research yet?
Together:
Research Question A: Are there health risks for teens who only eat convenience foods (fast food)?
Research Question B: Do genetically modified foods endanger the health of those who consume them?
Discuss w/ a Classmate:
Research Question C: Should aluminum bats be banned from high school baseball and teen leagues?
Research Question D: What are the most effective ways to reduce racial profiling in police departments?
Research Question E: Should the United States government make it more difficult for individuals to buy a gun if they have a documented mental illness?
Research Question F: Do higher education admission requirements discriminate against students who have recently immigrated to the United States?
1. Why are social networking sites harmful?
2. Does the United States have a good educational system?
3. What is the effect on the environment from global warming?
4. Should gun laws be tougher?
5. Should campus safety be a concern for college students?