The Question

When you submit your question to your advisor in addition to having articulated a clear question for this long-term project, we would like you to write an essay of no more than 500 words in which you address the "Posing Good Questions" sheet we gave you in class. Make sure you answer the following questions:

1. What changes did your question go through before reaching this stage?
   
   
2. How did you decide that it will lend itself to meaningful original research?
   
   
3. What articles have you read that lead you to believe that it will lend itself to good research?
   
   
4. How do you know that your question is a realistic one? Have you looked into the cost of materials? Have you examined other people's attempts to do related projects? Have you done enough initial research to feel comfortable that you will be able to find valuable information? How have your readings helped to inform you about your question?
   
   
5. How have people reacted to your question (other students, faculty members, family, friends, any professionals you have spoken to)?
   
   
6. Why are you interested in this question? Do you think it will keep you engaged for an extended period of time?
   
   
7. In what ways is your question significant or relevant?