# Research question planner

ResearchUnboxed — original worksheet

Turn a broad interest into a feasible question, with an ethical next step.

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## Topic
What keeps drawing your attention? List two narrower angles.

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## Question
Write a question you could answer with accessible evidence.

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## Importance
Who would benefit from understanding this, and why?

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## Evidence
Name two types of sources you could use and how you will judge their reliability.

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## Feasible method
Describe what you will compare, observe or interpret. Explain why this fits your question.

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## Ethical considerations
Could this involve people, sensitive data or laboratory work? Identify a faculty checkpoint before proceeding.

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## Limitations
What will your approach leave unanswered?

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## Next action
Choose one small step, a target date and what you need to begin.

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