Research Question Generator Stems

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Research Methods

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Research Question Generator Stems When students get stuck, it helps to give them a simple “plug-in” formula they can use to quickly turn a topic into a researchable question. Think of it like a question generator they can follow without overthinking. Can you create a few formulas that work especially well with 11th graders doing research papers.

This educational resource aims to guide students in refining broad topics into focused, researchable questions for academic writing. The document introduces five essential research question formulas: Comparison, Cause and Effect, Evaluation, Change Over Time, and Problem and Solution. It provides examples for each formula, illustrating how to convert general ideas, like 'pollution', into specific inquiries regarding air quality and public health impacts. Additionally, it includes practical exercises for identifying formula types and developing individual research questions, along with a quality check system (S.A.R.S. criteria) to evaluate the clarity, arguability, researchability, and significance of research questions. The resource is structured to foster applied learning through peer review and revision activities.