THE RESEARCH QUESTION

It is the question which your research aims to

answer.

From research question to thesis statement

Main question +Secondary Questions

Example

Main question: “Should consumers embrace hybrid cars?”

Secondary questions: (5W+1H) “Who has developed hybrid cars? Who manufactures them? What is a hybrid car? What are its advantages and disadvantages? When were hybrids developed? Where are hybrids currently used? Why are hybrids being developed? How does a hybrid work? How is it related to fuel-cell technology?”

Assignment

Compose 5 main research questions (different topics), including their secondary questions. You may use your brainstorming outputs for this. Write legibly on a whole sheet of paper.

REFERENCE

VanderMay, R., Meyer, V., Van Rys, J., and Kemper, D. (2007). The college writer: A guide to thinking, writing, and researching (2nd ed.). Boston, USA: Houghton Mifflin Company.