Introduction to Research: Start Your Research

1. What is the question?

          Is it provided by the instructor or do you have to create it?

2. Answer the question is a clear, concise statement that expresses an opinion.

         Did you answer the question?

3. List the two or three key ideas from your thesis. What are some synonyms to help your search?

Example:

Your teacher wants you to discuss the importance of homework for success in school.

What question are you going to answer? What will be your thesis?

What are the key words in your thesis statement?