When starting a research project, we recommend that you bear two definitions in mind:
- RESEARCH is a systematic inquiry that users rigorous methods to answer questions or solve problems. The ultimate goal of research is to develop, refine, and expand knowledge.
- A RESEARCH QUESTION states the specific query the researcher wants to answer to address the research problem.
There are several things to consider when designing your research question. The research question worksheet below will help you to formulate your research question,