Research Question Evaluation

A: Should teenagers have more say in government policy?

B: Should the voting age be lowered to 16? 

C: Will citizens under 18 become more responsible if they have the right to vote?

• A is the best research question

• B is the best research question

• C is the best research question

A: Should social media be censored?

B: If Twitter stopped censoring content, would more people use it? 

C: Should Twitter stop suspending users?

• A is the best research question

• B is the best research question

• C is the best research question

A: Is vaping bad for your health?

B:  Should the sale of vapes be banned?

C: Are Juul vapes worse than other vapes?

• A is the best research question

• B is the best research question

• C is the best research question

A: Should artificial intelligence be used to teach languages?

B: Will artificial intelligence cause society to collapse? 

C: What is artificial intelligence?

• A is the best research question

• B is the best research question

• C is the best research question

A: Why is college so expensive?

B: Is college worth it? 

C: Should state colleges be tuition free?

• A is the best research question

• B is the best research question

• C is the best research question

A: Should college athletes be paid like professional athletes?

B: Why are athletes paid so much? 

C: Do basketball players at Duke deserve higher pay?

• A is the best research question

• B is the best research question

• C is the best research question

A: Are phones bad for you?

B: Is everyone addicted to their phone? 

C: Do smartphones have a negative impact on mental health?

• A is the best research question

• B is the best research question

• C is the best research question

A: Does music help students?

B: Do student who listen to rap music score higher on the SAT? 

C: Should students listen to music while they study for tests?

• A is the best research question

• B is the best research question

• C is the best research question

A: Should the minimum wage be raised in New York State?

B: Are people paid enough? 

C: Which pays better, working fast food or retail?

• A is the best research question

• B is the best research question

• C is the best research question

A: Should schools change their graduation requirements?

B: Should US high schools require performing arts classes? 

C: Is art good for kids?

• A is the best research question

• B is the best research question

• C is the best research question