IDENTIFICATION OF RESEARCH PROBLEM
CHOOSING A TOPIC DEFINING A RESEARCH QUESTION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of cell phone use in schools?
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How does restricting cell phone use in school affect student social interaction?
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -If you ask a question that’s already been answered a thousand times before, you’re only doing research that someone else has already done. This doesn’t provide you with a good thesis. Instead, ask a question with an original slant to it.
Detailed explanation-2: -The best way to identify research questions is to conduct both forward and backward literature searches, i.e., look through the reference lists of relevant articles, as well as the papers that have cited them. When you generate research questions, avoid relying only on a few search engines and databases.
Detailed explanation-3: -What information do I need? Where do I find information? Which information can I trust? How can I use new information in my writing? How do I use information ethically?