What Makes a Good Research Question?

In this Discussion, you will identify criteria for a good qualitative research question.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Review the video, “Introduction to SAGE Research Methods Online,” which can be found in this week’s Learning Resources.

As you draft your initial Discussion post, consider the following:

What defines a good qualitative research question?
What do you look for in content, in terminology, and in alignment with the research problem?
Find and briefly summarize (1–2 paragraphs) a qualitative research article to use as an example of how the researcher presented either a good qualitative

research question or a poorly formed research question.

Sample Solution