What do you want to know? You must first ask a question in order to discover or develop any idea. Starting with a good question gives you an advantage in research and writing.
A very common research problem is beginning with the answer before asking the question. A research question is not the same as a thesis statement - a research question is an open-ended beginning, not an endpoint.
Examples of good research questions include:
- Should cell phone use while driving be banned?
- How does the media affect the body image and wellness of teenagers?
- Should the use of marijuana for medical purposes be legalized?
- What influence did the Greeks have on the development of mathematics?
