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Research Tutorial

Changes to the Tutorial: Please note that this research tutorial is in a pilot phase. Information and activities may change or be rearranged as we update modules. Check the "last updated" information at the bottom of each page for when the tutorial was last edited. For feedback on this tutorial please contact bhenshaw@jibc.ca.

Module 2: Your Research Question

All good academic research starts with a research question. The question guides you and keeps your research focused. It's important your research question is not too broad or too narrow. 

Let's start by asking the question: What is a research question?

Module Sections

In this module you will learn the steps to create a researchable question:

  • What is a Research Question
  • Develop a Research Question
    • Step 1: Choose a general topic
    • Step 2: Narrow your topic 
    • Step 3: Create a research question
    • (if necessary - repeat!)
  • Avoid Being Too Narrow (Activity)

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