Why Compose a Research Question?

Curiosity is something that is behind the advancement of the world. If this curiosity is channelled properly it will help you originate a research question. Once you have formulated a research question, it will guide you like a lightning rod and will take you till you have discovered something new.

Now question arises as to why it is so important to have a question that can raise an eyebrow. Let us discover this why in the following paragraphs.

Direction and Focus:

• Research questions help researchers to dig and consume their energies in the area where they are required the most. It helps them to walk in the right direction.
• For example “Climate change” is a vast topic and no one can cover it in one go but if we narrow it down then “effect of climate change on volcanic eruptions” is a specified topic that can be researched so a research question gives direction and focuses energy at one place.

Clarity and Feasibility:

• A strong research question considers important things like time limits, financial constraints and methodologies that can be worked on.
• It gives an idea to the researchers whether this research question is possible to consider or if they need to change it because of the above features.
• A clear research question will be timeless and you can complete it in your time frame.

Methodology Selection:

• A research question helps you select a methodology for your research that is best suited.
• Whether your research question is something that will require a survey or it will need analysis of a previous questionnaire.
• It all depends upon the question that you have selected as a research question.

Contributing to the existing knowledge:

• A research question is not something that is created out of nowhere but it is built on already existing knowledge.
• A base is always provided by previous knowledge and the future is based on the gaps and black areas of that research.
• A proper research question will ensure that you are guided properly and will focus on areas that are not discovered fully.

Creating a Powerful Research Question:

Now we know why it is important to make a research question, let’s jump to another question that how to create a powerful research question.

• Always start with a broad area and then narrow it down to a dark area.
• Your question should revolve around how, why, and what. This will help you discover new knowledge and discovery.
• Be realistic with the nature of a question. Always go for the feasibility of the study and then choose.
• A literature review is very important as you are considering a field that has already been researched so to avoid doubling the research you should do an extensive literature search.

Conclusion:

Research question is a very important step and element of a research project. It is like a foundation upon which your research building will stand. If you want to make your building of research stand tall you should focus on this step of research