The Issue Exploration assignment helps students to select a research topic and begin moving toward a more specific research question. In this discussion, work with your classmates on identifying a research question that is neither too broad nor too narrow.
Initial post (by 11:59 p.m. on Friday):
After reviewing Your Research Question, consider potential research questions. Post your topic and research question idea(s) here.
Some reminders:
You can list multiple possibilities here, but your research should ultimately be focused on one guiding question. Aim for each idea you list to be a possibility for guiding your entire paper focus.
Your research question should be one for which you can formulate a position through your research. It should not be a question with a single answer that you will locate through your research. For example, What are the different types of phishing? is not a good research question because it is one that has a defined answer that you can locate. What types of phishing will become more common in the next five years and how should businesses be prepared? is a good research question because you can formulate a position, based on your research, in response to the question