1.2  How to Create a Research Question
WELCOME to your MCNY research tutorials! Here, you will be asked to engage with resources and tools and answer questions to help facilitate your understanding of advanced research.

This tutorial will introduce you to the research process, including what research means to you as a professional and how to get started with your research.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to one of the MCNY librarians at Library@mcny.edu.
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TECHNICAL NOTE: At certain points, you will have to copy links provided and paste them into a search engine (e.g. Google) to access the resources indicated.
If you are completing this for a class, please provide your first and last name so that you can receive credit for completing the tutorial.
DEVELOPING A RESEARCH QUESTION - Developing a research question is one of the early steps in writing a research paper.  At its core, a research question is a question that you want to answer using research. This definition makes research questions sound easy to develop, but they can be a challenge.  The video on the right is a good introduction to how to create a research question.  Watch it, and then answer the questions that follow.
Steely Library North Kentucky University. (2014 ). Developing a research question [video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/LWLYCYeCFak
A research question provides a clear direction for your research. *
 Why do you need to read some background information before you develop your research question? *
Consider this research question: "Why are there so many homeless people here?"  Is it too broad, too narrow, or just right? *
Consider this research question: "Why are there so many homeless people here?"  Is it too broad, too narrow, or just right? *
Consider this research question: ""How does the closing of family homeless shelters in New York City affect the academic success of middle schoolers?” Is it too broad, too narrow, or just right? *
REVIEW IN ACTION: Read this one-page guide to developing research questions created by the Indiana University: https://libraries.indiana.edu/sites/default/files/Develop_a_Research_Question.pdf This guide helps you narrow down your topic (an important step in the research process that is not covered in this tutorial) and then develop a research question from your topic. Read the guide and answer the following question.
Indiana University Libraries. (n.d.). Narrowing and developing a research question.https://libraries.indiana.edu/sites/default/files/Develop_a_Research_Question.pdf
After you have your focused research question, what questions should you consider next as you start to research? *
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Remember, at MCNY, you have many resources to support you in completing your research projects including librarians, writing specialists, math specialists, and student mentors. You can also book a research consultation with a reference librarian for more one-on-one help and contact the Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) directly for a one-on-one writing session.
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