Brainstorming question worksheets

Name Course Instructor

Brainstorming Research Questions

This is an opportunity for you to brainstorm different research questions based on the topic you are interested in learning more about for this assignment. Complete the charts below by applying different question lenses to your topic.

For example, if you were researching electric vehicle manufacturers you could ask the following questions:

· “Which One?” lens: Which electric vehicle companies are considering the environmental impact of production of their vehicles?

· “How?” lens: How are electric car manufacturers impacting traditional car makers?

Applying different question lenses will give you a variety of research question options to choose from in the next activity.

Your Topic:

Question Lenses

Thinking About Your Topic a Different Way

You can also think about your topic in terms of its history, structure, or context to help you brainstorm research questions. Use the spaces below to write questions that investigate these different aspects of your topic, referring back to the Research Question Development Lesson as needed.

Know / Want to Know

Before beginning your research it’s helpful to reflect on what you know and what you’d like to learn about your research topic, interest, idea or question.

My Research Topic, Question, or Idea:

Name Course Instructor

Brainstorming Research Questions

This is an opportunity for you to brainstorm different research questions based on the topic you are interested in learning more about for this assignment. Complete the charts below by applying different question lenses to your topic.

For example, if you were researching electric vehicle manufacturers you could ask the following questions:

· “Which One?” lens: Which electric vehicle companies are considering the environmental impact of production of their vehicles?

· “How?” lens: How are electric car manufacturers impacting traditional car makers?

Applying different question lenses will give you a variety of research question options to choose from in the next activity.

Your Topic:

Question Lenses

Thinking About Your Topic a Different Way

You can also think about your topic in terms of its history, structure, or context to help you brainstorm research questions. Use the spaces below to write questions that investigate these different aspects of your topic, referring back to the Research Question Development Lesson as needed.