This post addresses the problem of the research question and how one may formulate it.

Ah, the research question. Perhaps one of the most dreadful parts of the pre-writing phase, yet the most important. You see, the research question is essentially your idea—which I assume you already have at this point—given physical form. Without it, your research will likely drag you all over the place, making you feel even more lost.

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