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Research question check
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- How to write a research paperPick a narrow question, find and read sources, build an outline, draft section by section, then cite and revise. Plan about two to four weeks.
- Writing a master’s thesisA master’s thesis takes 4–12 months: settle topic and supervisor early, plan backward from the deadline, collect data by the halfway point, and revise.
- Choosing a research topicStart from your interests, read recent reviews to find gaps, narrow until one question fits your time and sources, then test it with your supervisor.
- Research proposalA research proposal explains what you will study, why it matters, and how you will do it: title, background, questions, method, timeline, references.
- Research questionA strong research question is open, focused, and answerable with your data. Start with “how”, “why”, or “to what extent” and name population and context.
- Thesis statementA thesis statement is one or two sentences, usually at the end of your introduction, stating your main claim and the reasons that support it.
