• Explain the key parts of research writing
• Explain the steps in the research process
• Describe strategies for narrowing a research topic
• Explain what makes a research question effective

Writing Strong Research Questions

A research paper without a strong question is like a road trip without a map. A good question keeps your ideas focused and gives your paper a clear direction. It also helps you avoid vague claims and surface-level research.

Let’s review strategies for writing a strong research question by watching the video below:

You can view the transcript for “How to write a STRONG research question for research papers” here (opens in new window).

Now, let’s practice identifying the traits of strong research questions.