Overview: Now that you have identified an issue in the natural sciences to research for your project, the next step is to formulate a specific research question to
investigate in your planning document. For example, if your topic was electric cars, the following is an example question that would narrow the focus of your
research: “What advances must be made in electric car technology and usage to have an impact on climate change?” As you develop your research question,
think about how English physician John Snow was forced to develop his questions, and how they had to change over time. With that in mind, you will investigate
sources for your chosen topic, so your research question may evolve as you discover more details related to your topic. Remember that science is an iterative
process.
Prompt: Articulate a clear and specific research question related to the topic that you would like to investigate. You will submit this question to your instructor
for feedback and guidance while shaping the direction of your planning document.
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