psych assignment
Writing in psychology class
M1 a2
Crafting Your Focal Question
A research question, also known as a focal question, is the starting point for a research study. Use the following exercise to practice organizing statements that lead to the development of a clear and specific question.
Learning through writing and research can and should be a communal venture. This assignment reinforces this idea and provides you with an opportunity to generously share your process of establishing a research question or hypothesis when setting out on the path of a writing assignment.
You will explore personal interests and identify possible topics you might like to research in later modules.
Based on your readings, identify a topic you are interested in researching and develop a research/focal question related to this topic to examine.
Your research question should meet the following criteria:
· It must be researchable.
· It must be of importance to the field.
· It must be specific.
THIS is the course text book
A Short Guide to Writing About Psychology
THIRD EDITION
DANA S. DUNN