Research Question by Isabelle Shortt

Too chronologically vast. The students have limited words.

2024-08-09 18:26:12 UTC

Vague e.g. 'successes of Nazi Germany' instead of the ‘economic successes’ or ‘political successes’

2024-08-09 18:26:49 UTC

complex: it is not answerable with a simple “yes” or “no,” but needs to be debatable

2024-08-09 18:27:29 UTC

concise: it is expressed in the fewest possible words.

2024-08-09 18:29:15 UTC

clear: it provides enough specifics that one’s audience can easily understand its purpose without needing additional explanation.

annikastroh — 2024-08-09 21:58:39 UTC

relevance to the discipline

annikastroh — 2024-08-09 21:59:38 UTC

simple: can be answered with yes and no and leaves no room for controversy

annikastroh — 2024-08-09 22:00:28 UTC

too elaborate

annikastroh — 2024-08-09 22:01:53 UTC

creative: not extensively covered yet

annikastroh — 2024-08-09 22:16:05 UTC

Not having a proper time frame, making it too broad

2024-08-10 07:41:46 UTC

Arguable

mpecora2 — 2024-08-11 23:11:35 UTC

Answers are debatable with no single right or wrong/ not accepted facts

Clear Answer

mpecora2 — 2024-08-11 23:12:26 UTC

RQ is about something that is accepted as true with nothing to argue

Lack of Focus

mpecora2 — 2024-08-11 23:15:11 UTC

Question just rambles on about a topic without actually attempting to ask something debatable or includes too many things to answer

Specific and Focused

mpecora2 — 2024-08-11 23:15:54 UTC

RQ focuses on one topic / one thing to research or debate without being too vague

Focus on Requirements

mpecora2 — 2024-08-11 23:28:16 UTC

Choose a question that can be answered in the length of the IA and doesn't need to be explained too much for clarity

Effective RQ-CJ Dai

2024-08-12 10:16:21 UTC

Clear and Focused: Clearly defines the topic and the specific aspect to be studied.
Researchable: Can be answered through research and data collection.
Significant: Addresses an important issue or gap in knowledge.
Feasible: Can be answered within the constraints of time, resources, and ethical considerations.
Contributes to Knowledge: Has the potential to advance understanding in the field.

Ineffective RQ- CJ Dai

2024-08-12 10:16:58 UTC

Too Broad: Covers a wide range of topics without a clear focus.
Too Narrow: Limits the scope too much, making it hard to gather sufficient data.
Not Specific: Lacks clarity and precision in what it aims to investigate.

Effective - Bensy

2024-09-16 13:13:33 UTC

The question must be researchable within the constraints of the IA. It is better to have the specific time period mentioned on the question. There should be enough primary and secondary sources available for the student to gather evidence and form a coherent argument.

Ineffective - Bensy

2024-09-16 13:16:15 UTC

Descriptive questions like - What happened during the French Revolution?" This is purely descriptive and does not invite analysis or debate.