The Issue Exploration assignment helps students to select a research topic and begin moving toward a more specific research question. In this discussion, work with your classmates on identifying a research question that is neither too broad nor too narrow.

Initial post (by 11:59 p.m. on Friday):

After reviewing "Your Research Question," consider potential research questions. Post your topic and research question idea(s) here.

Some reminders:

1. You can list multiple possibilities here, but your research should ultimately be focused on one guiding question. Aim for each idea you list to be a possibility for guiding your entire paper focus.
2. Your research question should be one for which you can formulate a position through your research. It should not be a question with a single answer that you will locate through your research. For example, "What are the different types of phishing?" is not a good research question because it is one that has a defined answer that you can locate. "What types of phishing will become more common in the next five years and how should businesses be prepared?" is a good research question because you can formulate a position, based on your research, in response to the question.

Peer Response (first peer response due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday; second peer response due by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday)

Respond to the research question(s) posted by two of your peers. Do you think there is a possibility the question(s) may be too broad or too narrow? Why or why not? Which question(s) would work well to guide the direction of an entire research paper? Which question(s) allow the writer to formulate an opinion based on research?