The research question is the centre of your Extended Essay. A focused question makes it clear what you are arguing and helps you choose what to leave out.
A strong research question keeps the whole essay focused. Here is how to build one.
The research question is the centre of your Extended Essay. A focused question makes it clear what you are arguing and helps you choose what to leave out.
A question that is too broad leads to a shallow essay, and one that is too narrow leaves little to discuss.
A good question is specific, open to analysis and answerable with sources you can reach. It asks for an argument, not a list of facts.
Common mistakes are asking a yes or no question with no depth, choosing a topic with too few sources and changing the question late without updating the argument. Another is writing a question the essay never actually answers.
A tutor can test your question with you and suggest ways to sharpen it.
One that is specific, can be analysed and can be answered with sources you can access.
Early changes are normal and often help. Discuss changes with your supervisor and keep the essay consistent with the final question.
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