5.2 - Choosing a Research Question: Identifying a Focused and Arguable Question
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Practice Questions
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Identify whether the following question is focused: 'What is the theme of love in novels?'
💡 Hint: Consider whether you can explore it thoroughly within 1,200-1,600 words.
Is the question 'How does weather influence a character's mood in a specific poem?' focused?
💡 Hint: Identify the specific text in your response.
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What type of question allows for deeper exploration and analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a question interesting to analyze.
True or False: A too broad question can make your essay disorganized.
💡 Hint: Recall the focus requirement for a strong research question.
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Challenge Problems
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Create an engaging and arguable research question about environmentalism in literature that is focused and feasible.
💡 Hint: Consider selecting a theme that has substantial literature to support your argument.
You have a broad question about social justice in literature. Refine it into a focused, arguable research question.
💡 Hint: Select specific aspects or characters that demonstrate the theme.
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