Webinar 2 Generating Research Questions

In this webinar we will continue to explore ways of developing an idea for a research topic into something much more focused: one that is feasible, specific and significant to other readers in our chosen field. At the same time, we aim through reading, writing and discussion to generate a range of research questions that will deliver the data that we need. Finally, we will take a look at problems inherent in putting forward claims or hypotheses. We need to ensure that we do not try to defend anything that is not likely to be supported by evidence, but at the same time we cannot be too tentative or vague.

For this session, you will need to do in advance the exercises on topic feasibility and topic breakdown that can be found in Unit 1 of your materials pack. Come along with some ideas on how you propose to break down your own topic to generate the kind of questions and claims that you want.