6.4.2.2 - Formulating a Focused and Researchable Question
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Practice Questions
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Identify a vague topic and suggest a more focused research question.
💡 Hint: Consider how to narrow the topic to a specific text or theme.
What does it mean for a research question to be 'arguable'?
💡 Hint: Reflect on whether your question can prompt a debate.
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What does the acronym F.A.S.T. represent in formulating research questions?
💡 Hint: Think about the criteria we discussed in our sessions.
True or False: A research question should only summarize the texts involved.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes a question require analysis.
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Challenge Problems
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Draft three research questions from the broad topic of ‘gender in literature’ and evaluate their feasibility, argueability, and specificity.
💡 Hint: Ensure to assess each question against the F.A.S.T. criteria.
Choose a literary text and formulate a focused research question, ensuring it meets all F.A.S.T. criteria.
💡 Hint: Think about what specific aspect or theme your chosen text represents.
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