Formulating the Research Question
Guide students in identifying a viable, epistemologically focused research question for their Independent Study Project. Emphasize the transition from a broad topic to a focused inquiry.
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Guide students in identifying a viable, epistemologically focused research question for their Independent Study Project. Emphasize the transition from a broad topic to a focused inquiry.
Key Questions
- What makes a research question epistemologically significant?
- How do we narrow down a broad topic into a focused inquiry?
- What are the criteria for a strong ISP proposal?
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