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Discussion Post: Developing a Research Question
As part of this Module Two discussion board assignment, you will select a scientific topic that is particularly interesting to you and develop a research questionrelated to it. Your research question should not have a clear answer, but at least two possible positions. Then, using the skill set you developed completing Discussion Board 1, you will identify reliable sources related to your topic.You will also give feedback to other students and help them develop their ideas. Follow the steps below:
A. Think about your life and interests. Select a scientific topic that you find interesting and have questions about.
B. What question(s) do you have?
• Choose a question that does not have a clear answer, but at least two possible positions.
1. Example: Do cloth masks reduce the spread of COVID-19?
I. Position I: Yes, by minimizing the mobility of respiratory droplets containing virus.
II. Position II: Not significantly since small respiratory droplets can still pass through the fabric.
C. Go to sciencedaily website and find two articles related to your question.
• Use the "Reliable Sources Checklist" to ensure your articles are reliable sources.
D. Write your Initial Post for Discussion Post.
• Your post should include the following information:
1. State your research question.
2. Describe two possible positions related to your research question.
3. Provide links to TWO articles from ScienceDaily.com related to your topic.
4. For each article give a 1-2 sentence explanation of how the article relates to your research question.
E. You will complete 2 Response Posts.
• Your posts should include the following:
1. Identify an article from ScienceDaily website that relates to the research question proposed in the initial post you are replying to. Your article should be different from the two articles provided in the initial post.
2. Provide a link to the ScienceDaily.com article that you found.
3. In 1-2 sentences explain how the article relates to the research question from the initial post.