This online narrated video tutorial explores the research question. It defines what is a research question and lists the steps necessary to develop and use a research question to organize your research.
Type of Material:
Tutorial
Recommended Uses:
This tutorial would make a great tool to use in a class that is getting ready to start a research paper.
Technical Requirements:
Internet browser and Adobe Flash.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The purpose of this tutorial is to instruct the learner on how to effectively develop, refine and use a research question to guide their research.
Target Student Population:
High school seniors, lower division college students
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This tutorial clearly explains the process of developing a research question. It defines what a research question is, explains why you need one, instructs the learner on how to create and refine the research question, explains how to judge if it is a good research question and then describes what to do with it. The separate steps help the learner understand how to focus on a specific aspect of their topic.
Concerns:
None
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This tutorial helps learners separate the process of developing a research question into distinct steps. By working through each step the learner begins to develop a clearer more focused approach to their topic.
Concerns:
None.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
This tutorial is very easy to use and it is available in different formats. It is engaging and interactive. The design quality is good. At the end it tells the student to try creating a research question by using the attached worksheet. It also reminds the student that they can always ask a librarian for more help.
Concerns:
The narration moves a little fast.
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