1. Presentation by L. West October 2018
RESEARCH
what is it?
Presentation by L. West October 2018

2. ACCORDING TO EXPLORABLE.COM…
Any gathering of data, information and facts for the advancement of knowledge.
Research is performing a methodical study in order to prove a hypothesis or answer a specific question.
It requires some kind of interpretation and an opinion from the researcher.

3. RESEARCH INVOLVES… Reading Surfing the internet Observing
Conducting an interview
Listening to news
Watching videos
AND MORE….

4. TURNING A TOPIC INTO A RESEARCH QUESTION
STEP 1. Broad Topic STEP 2. Narrow Topic STEP 3. Suggest a question STEP 4. Evaluate your question STEP 5. Restate your question Research Question

5. RESEARCH
choosing a topic

6. STEP 1. RESEARCH TOPIC CHOICE
PERSONAL
INTEREST
PRIOR
KNOWLEDGE
TOPIC

7. RESEARCH TOPIC CHOICE
From the IB Extended Essay Guide 2016
Is my topic appropriate for the subject I am considering?
Why am I interested in this area and why is it important?
What possible questions have emerged from my initial reading?
Are there any ethical issues that I need to consider? What possible methods or approaches might be used for research in this area and why?

8. STEP 2 NARROW THE TOPIC BRAINSTORM/MINDMAPS
What do you know about topic? What don't you know?
Is there a geographical area you want to focus on?
Are there individuals or organizations involved in this issue?
What are some areas impacted by topic?
Environmental
Political
Economic
Human element
Etc…

9. RESEARCH TOPIC SHOULD BE
DEBATEABLE
SUPPORTABLE
CONSEQUENTIAL

10. RESEARCH
the research question

11. WHY CHOOSE A RESEARCH QUESTION
QUESTIONS REQUIRE ANSWERS
QUESTIONS ALLOW YOU TO EVALUATE ANSWERS

12. A GOOD RESEARCH QUESTION IS…
Relevant
Realistic
Original
Clear and specific
Focused
Complex – not simple yes or no

13. RESEARCH QUESTIONS INCLUDE FILTERS…
WHO – specific population or group
WHAT – theme/main issues/focus
WHERE – narrow down a location
WHEN – time frame
WHY – cause or issue
HOW – how issues impact individuals, groups or government
***FILTERS = NOT ALL INCLUDED, BUT ENOUGH
to be debatable, supportable and consequential

14. STEP 3. SUGGESTING A RESEARCH QUESTION
 I am studying ______________________ because I want to find out (who, what, when, where, whether, why or how) ______________________.
STEP 4. EVALUATE RESEARCH QUESTION
 Is it a GOOD research question? Remember what makes a good research question.

15. STEP 5. FORMULATE THIS INTO A DIRECT QUESTION
Command prompt examples:
To what extent…
How does analyzing…
What is the effect…
YOU HAVE A RESEARCH QUESTION!!!

16. Example: I am studying public funding for the arts because I want to find out how accessible the arts are to those people who are on low incomes.
Direct question: To what extent are the arts accessible to people who belong to the class of the working poor?

17. Example: I am studying the fall in the exchange rate of the US dollar because I want to find out how it has affected Carmel, California.
Direct question: To what extent has the fall in the exchange rate of the US dollar affected the tourist industry in Carmel, California?

18. TURNING A TOPIC INTO A RESEARCH QUESTION
STEP 1. Broad Topic STEP 2. Narrow Topic STEP 3. Suggest a question STEP 4. Evaluate your question STEP 5. Restate your question
Research Question

19. FROM SCRATCH

20. TOPIC: GLOBAL WARMING Restricted/NARROW TOPIC: health risks
USING FILTERS…
TOPIC: GLOBAL WARMING Restricted/NARROW TOPIC: health risks
WHO: people
WHAT: world health
WHERE: worldwide

21. SUGGESTED QUESTION
I am studying global warming because I want to find out how the climate affects the health of people.
Direct Question:
How will changes in the world climate increase health risks for people worldwide?
melting

22. EVALUATE THE RESEARCH QUESTION
Research Question: How will changes in the world climate increase health risks for people worldwide?
Is it debatable?
Is it plausible?
Is it consequential?

23. TOOLS THAT CAN HELP YOU…
Topic ideas: Questia
ARC media center website
Your teacher
Your librarian

24. Need RESEARCH help?
Set up an appointment with me @ Project Help w/Ms. West Remind App – To join: Text the to the number 81010 OR

25. Works Cited
“Developing a Research Question.” Developing a Research Question: Lesson 9, 8 Sept. 2015, Library, Calvary. “What Is Research : Choosing Your Topic.” YouTube, YouTube, 21 Apr. 2011, “LibGuides: Extended Essay: Step 5. Draft a Research Question.” Step 5. Draft a Research Question - Extended Essay – LibGuides at West Sound Academy, libguides.westsoundacademy.org/c.php?g=526672&p= #s-lg-box-wrapper Martyn Shuttleworth, Lyndsay T Wilson (Oct 3, 2008). Definition of Research. Retrieved Oct 28, 2018 from Explorable.com: NA. “Extended Essay.” International Baccalaureate, 16 Feb Taylor, David. “Choosing and Narrowing Research Topics for APA & MLA Essays.” YouTube, YouTube, 31 Oct. 2010,