A student needs a research

question for a five-page
essay. They decide on,
"What type of leaves do
koalas eat?" Which of the
following statements about
their research question is
correct?
The research
question is too
broad for a five�page essay.
This is a good
research question
for a five-page
essay
This research
question is not
relevant for a five�page essay.
This research is too
narrow for a five�page essay

1 answer

The correct statement about the research question "What type of leaves do koalas eat?" is:

This is a good research question for a five-page essay.

This question is specific enough to allow for detailed exploration and discussion while being broad enough to fill the content requirements of a five-page paper. The student can discuss different types of eucalyptus leaves, nutritional content, ecological impact, and other related aspects, providing ample material for the essay.