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What are the three learning goals for this lesson?
Understand research questions, identify good ones, and create their own.
Why is it important to understand what makes a good research question?
It ensures that the research is focused, clear, and manageable.
What is the definition of a research question?
A guiding question that directs the focus of a project.
Why is a research question important in a project?
It helps maintain focus, provides direction, and organizes the research.
List five characteristics of a good research question.
Clear, focused, open-ended, interesting, and doable.
Why should a research question be clear?
So it is easy to understand and avoids confusion
What does it mean for a research question to be open-ended?
It cannot be answered with a simple yes or no but requires analysis or explanation.
What happens if a research question is too broad or too narrow?
A broad question becomes unmanageable, while a narrow one may not have enough material to research.
What makes a "good" research question better than a "poor" one?
A good question is specific, researchable, and encourages exploration, while a poor question is vague or overly simplistic.
Provide an example of a poor research question and explain why it is ineffective.
Example: "Is climate change bad?" Ineffective because it is too vague and leads to a yes/no answer.
Provide an example of a good research question and explain why it is effective.
Example: "What are the effects of climate change on agriculture in Southeast Asia?" Effective because it is specific, researchable, and open-ended.
What are the four steps to creating a strong research question?
Pick a topic, narrow the focus, turn it into a question, and check for clarity and feasibility.
Why is it important to narrow down a topic before forming a research question?
To ensure the question is specific and manageable.
How can you check if your research question is feasible?
By ensuring there are enough resources and time to explore the question.
What topics might students choose during group practice?
This is a bonus question. Examples include animals, education, environment, or technology.
How does group practice help students create better research questions?
It encourages collaboration and idea-sharing, helping refine and improve questions.
