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4. Finally, evaluate the question by using the following list of guidelines:
a. Is the research question one that is of interest to the researcher and

potentially to others? Is it a new issue or problem that needs to be solved

or is it attempting to shed light on previously researched topic.
b. Is the research question researchable? Consider the available time

frame and the required resources. Is the methodology to conduct the
research feasible?

c. Is the research question measureable and will the process produce

data that can be supported or contradicted?
d. Is the research question too broad or too narrow?

Adapted from: https://cirt.gcu.edu/research/developmentresources/tutorials/question

Discussion
PROBLEMS WITH RESEARCH QUESTIONS
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There are 5 (five) common problems found when formulating research
questions. They are:

PROBLEM 1
BAD GOOD

How will an increase in the number of charter How does an increase in the number of
schools in Ogden impact the local public charter schools in small towns impact the
schools in the area? local schools in the area?

PROBLEM: Topic is too narrow. You will SOLUTION: Rewrite it so that it’s broad
have a hard time finding sources on this enough to include scholarly information.
topic.

This is actually a great question, but you will You’ll have a much easier time finding
have a hard time finding information on this information on this broader topic, as there
topic, and may only find information in a few will be more coverage in a wider range of
local newspapers or on the Web. If your sources. You are no longer limiting yourself
paper requires you to use particular formats, to Ogden, Utah, or to a particular type of
such as scholarly journals, you’ll need to school.
think a little more broadly.

PROBLEM 2
BAD GOOD

What is evolution? Why should evolution be taught in school?

PROBLEM: Topic can be answered with an SOLUTION: Reword topic to require

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