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Problem Formulation |
| This article discusses possible sources of research topics and provides information about conducting a literature review. (
http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/probform.htm
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The Research Assistant: Formulating a Question |
| Provides a list of guiding questions to help students develop a strong research problem. Includes diagrams and sample research questions. (
http://www.theresearchassistant.com/tutorial/2-1.asp
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Coming Up with a Good Research Question |
| Written as a resource for workshop facilitators, this Web site offers links to downloadable documents such as "Criteria for a Good Research Question" and "Road Map for Conducting Practitioner Research." Includes sample research questions. (
http://www.aelweb.vcu.edu/publications/research/meetings/meeting1/session5/
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Operationally Defining and Measuring Research Variables |
| This online workbook offers review quizzes, student activities, and explanations of key concepts relevant to operational definitions. Answers to review questions appear at the bottom of the page. (
http://education.calumet.purdue.edu/vockell/research/workbook/workbook4.htm
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Research Problems and Questions |
| This online assignment offers step-by-step instructions for selecting and defining a research problem. (
http://www.public.asu.edu/~mdg42/500rqassign.html
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