A structured process for developing research questions that are specific, feasible, and significant.
If you're nodding along to any of these, this tool was made for you.
Research question is too broad or too narrow
Supervisor keeps asking you to refine your question
Not sure if your question is actually researchable
Can't articulate your RQ in one clear sentence
A systematic refinement process that takes you from vague ideas to committee-ready research questions with quality criteria and scope checks.
Everything you need to make confident decisions
Structured process for moving from topic to researchable question
Evaluate your RQ against clarity, specificity, feasibility, and significance criteria
Iterative worksheets to narrow and sharpen your question
Ensure your question is doable within your timeline and resources
Avoid questions that are too broad, answerable by yes/no, or contain untested assumptions
Simple steps to transform your research process
Start with your general topic area and interest
Work through the development framework to draft initial questions
Assess each draft against the quality rubric
Use refinement exercises to iterate and improve
Verify scope and feasibility before finalizing
Transform vague ideas into clear questions
Ensure questions are researchable
Align questions with resources and time
State your research question in one clear sentence that passes every quality check.
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