Writing a Guiding Question
A clear guiding question, or thesis, tells the reader what you want to explore and the purpose of your story.
Make sure the question is:
- Relevant
- Focused and specific
- Practical
Guiding Question Tips:
- Start with a broad topic and conduct a bit of research to find out the major issues or the gaps in research.
- Narrow the topic down to focus on a specific aspect of the topic.
- Identify the problem that you will research and build your story around.
Examples:
| What is the relationship between ____ and _____? | In what ways does ____ improve ____? |
| How has ____ changed over time? | What is the best way to solve _____? |
| What is the impact of ____ on ____? | See more examples |
| How effective is ____? |
Resources:
How can I form strong guiding questions?
Generating Effective Questions
