Research Question Development
Complete the three empty tables below to narrow down your topics of choice and create a research question. An example has been provided for you.
Command term statement examples are given below!
Possible Research Question Example:
Chosen Subject
Biology
Chosen topic
Something about diseases
Narrow down your topic
How do diseases impact society?
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What is the impact of HIV in Africa?
Research question with a
command term included
To what extent does HIV impact the economic and social structures of South Africa?
Possible Essay title
Is South Africa losing the war against HIV?
Possible Research Question 1:
Chosen Subject
Chosen topic
Narrow down your topic
Narrow it down again
Research question with a
command term included
Possible Essay title
Possible Research Question 2:
Chosen Subject
Chosen topic
Narrow down your topic
Narrow it down again
Research question with a
command term included
Possible Essay title
Possible Research Question 3:
Chosen Subject
Chosen topic
Narrow down your topic
Narrow it down again
Research question with a
command term included
Possible Essay title
Command term Statements:
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To what extent does/is……….
How does _____________ compare to ______________
Do the implications/benefits of _____________ outweigh the limitations/negative impacts of ______________ on/in _______________
How can _________________ justify _____________________
Examine the importance of __________________ in _____________________