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MS Research: Start Research

Choosing a Topic & Developing a Research Question

Path to a great research topic

Ask good questions

5 steps to asking good questions

Qualities of a good research question:

1. You cannot Google the answer.

2. It does not repeat what is already known

3. It adds to existing knowledge

4. It expands on existing knowledge or frames it in a new context

5. It is narrow and specific

 

 

CILIP Research a dynamic process

Video - Outlines (from BrainPop)

This video from BrainPop explains how to make outlines.  

When you're done, be sure to take the BrainPop quiz.

 

Video - Notetaking (from BrainPop)

This video from BrainPop explains how to take good notes.  

When you're done, be sure to take the BrainPop quiz.