Question

What are common characteristics of an effective research question? Select four options.

It is clear and focused.
It is directly linked to the topic.
It helps the writer respond to the prompt.
It can be answered through study of the topic.
It is an original topic that few others have studied.

Answer 1

The four correct options are:

- It is clear and focused.
- It is directly linked to the topic.
- It helps the writer respond to the prompt.
- It can be answered through study of the topic.

(Being an entirely original topic that few others have studied is not required for an effective research question.)