Constructing a good educational research question

Developing a good research question for your educational research project is key because this will act as the foundation for your study and will inform every stage of your work. You should keep your research question at the forefront of your mind to guide your literature review, determine your method(s), provide focus when analysing your data and ensure your discussion and conclusions align with the question you set out to answer. Your research question should outline an issue or problem that can be critically explored, not just described. Our short, animated video below uses a worked example to demonstrate how to craft a good research question and key considerations to think about as part of this process.

Constructing a good educational research question: a quick guide

This constructing a good educational research question summary infographic provides an overview of how to develop a good research question for an educational research project, with a focus on key features that should be included and practical tips to help you write a clear, focused and achievable question.