Are you researching a single issue?
Single Issue examples: Example 1
Research focus question: Will my house go underwater because of climate change? Guiding Questions: 1. Which parts of the LeFevre Peninsula and Port Adelaide are above sea level? 2. What are the predictions of rising sea levels based on climate science? 3. How will that affect my home and neighbourhood? 4. What are the potential changes if climate change begins to accelerate? 5. What kind of strategies can the local council, government and local residents take to future-proof the LeFevre Peninsula and Port Adelaide against rising sea levels? |
Are you comparing something?
Comparison examples: Example 2 (Comparison)
Research focus question: What is the difference between how South Korea and Japan have developed their soft power? Guiding Questions: 1. What is soft power and how is it used to increase global influence? 2. How has South Korea developed their soft power and global popularity? 3. How has Japan developed their soft power and global popularity? 4. What is the current situation in regards to South Korea and Japan's soft power? 5. What might the future bring in terms of global popularity, soft power and political relationships? |
Example 3
Research focus question: To what extent do alcohol related fatalities impact South Australia? Guiding Questions: 1. What is an alcohol related fatality? 2. What is the impact of alcohol related fatalities in our society? 3. How does alcohol consumption impact on fatalities in general? 4. How important is education for young people to avoid fatalities when they grow up? 5. What preventative measures are taken to stop alcohol related fatalities? |
Example 4 (Comparison)
Research focus question: How do Western and Chinese medicines compare in strategies of reversing type 2 diabetes? Guiding Questions: 1. What are Western medicine’s views of type 2 diabetes? 2. What are Chinese medicine’s views of type 2 diabetes? 3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Western medicine’s approach of reversing type 2 diabetes? 4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Chinese medicine’s approach of reversing type 2 diabetes? 5. What are the differences and similarities of two methods in reversing type 2 diabetes? |