Overview

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This course equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to form and articulate a clear and concise research question that’s relevant, interesting and fundamentally researchable.

Syllabus

What Topics Are Right for Your Research?
- This module introduces the process of identifying and refining a research topic that is both meaningful and manageable. You will explore how to generate research ideas, evaluate their significance and practicality, and refine broad interests into focused topics that address important gaps in knowledge, align with your field of study, and have the potential to produce valuable and actionable insights.
What Is the Power of the Research Question?
- This module explores the importance of developing a clear and focused research question as the foundation of a successful research project. You will learn what makes a strong research question, examine how well-defined questions provide direction and purpose to an investigation, and begin refining your own research question to support a meaningful and achievable study.
How Do I Articulate My Research Question?
- This module guides you through the process of transforming a broad research topic into a focused, researchable question. You will explore the characteristics of effective research questions, follow practical steps to refine and narrow your ideas, and consider important factors such as feasibility, resources, funding, and supervisory support. By the end of the module, you will be able to develop a clear and well-defined research question that provides a strong foundation for your project.
Do I Need a Hypothesis?
- This module introduces the role of hypotheses in research and explores how they can be used to complement and strengthen a research question. You will learn when a hypothesis is appropriate, how to develop clear and testable hypotheses, and identify the variables and relationships that underpin your research, providing a strong foundation for investigation and analysis.
DIY: Write Your Research Question
- This module provides a practical framework for developing and refining your own research question. Through a structured, step-by-step process, you will learn how to organize your ideas, focus your thinking, and transform a broad topic into a clear, researchable question that is ready to guide your investigation.
How Do I Know if My Question Is Any Good?
- This module focuses on evaluating and refining your research question to ensure it is meaningful, feasible, and well suited to your research goals. You will assess your question against key criteria, consider its potential contribution to existing knowledge, and evaluate practical factors such as resources, support, and scope. By the end of the module, you will be able to critically review and strengthen your research question, ensuring it provides a solid foundation for a successful research project.
Research Question Glossary
- In addition to the glossary you’ll find woven throughout the course, you can find the full glossary collated in one place here.