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EDU 508 Educational Research Methods - Strayer University

Topic - Standardized testing and how to make it more productive in technology-based education.

Define the topic area

In a sentence or two, describe your broad topic or area of research:

In a sentence or two, describe a problem that could be addressed in your topic or area of research:

Identify possible areas for research

Review some of the current literature on your topic and identify areas that may need additional research. Are there any gaps in current literature? What is unknown or unresolved. Why should it be researched? Note: This is very preliminary research, and you do not need to have a firm grasp on all gaps in the literature. This step is intended for you to begin identifying potential areas to focus on in your research:

Create the research question

Step 1: Brainstorm as many questions as you can think of that relate to your topic:

Step 2: Draft a primary question (this should be one main question that has emerged from the list above):

Step 3: Draft secondary research questions. What information do you need to gather to answer your primary research question?

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