An Introduction to Research Processes

Once you’ve narrowed your research topic, you can ask a definite question. Having begun with a broad, general interest in, for instance, social problems in large cities, you might ask, "What happens to teenage runaways on the streets of Manhattan?" Or, if you started with a general interest in contemporary architecture, a definite question might be "Who in America today is good at designing sports arenas?" Keep in mind that the question you ask should be debatable and of interest to both you and your readers.

To read more about useful techniques for defining a question, click on the items below:

• Brainstorming Research Questions
• Sizing Up Your Question
• Honing Your Question