## From Broad Topic to Focused Inquiry
Start with a broad area of interest and conduct preliminary research to understand the existing literature. This will help you identify gaps and narrow your focus to a specific, meaningful problem.
## Key Steps for Impactful Research
– **Draft a Clear Question**: Make it specific, focused, and complex enough to require analysis.
– **Ensure Relevance**: Your question should address a gap or advance understanding.
– **Iterate and Refine**: The research process is dynamic; your question may evolve.
– **Test Your Question**: Is it researchable, clear, and able to be answered with data?
A strong research question is the foundation of high-quality, impactful research. It guides your literature review, research design, and data collection.
