How to Write a Research Question That Survives Committee Review
5 min read · For Canadian students
Research question development for Canadian graduate programs.
Research questions are specific, focused, and feasible.
Use FINER: Feasible, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, Relevant.
Start with a topic, narrow to a problem, narrow to a question.
Avoid 'yes or no' questions.
Pilot the question on your supervisor.
Anticipate methods.
Research questions evolve.
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