How to Write a Guiding Question

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

Thesis Generator

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