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Broadening a Research
Question
A question that is too narrow or specific may
not retrieve enough information. If this happens,
broaden the question. Most questions have multiple
contexts and varying levels of specificity.
The underlined terms below represent broader
ways of asking without changing the basic meaning.
If you find sources that treat a subject broadly,
use the index or table of contents to locate useful
sections or chapters. Or ask yourself, "How
might the arguments made here support my argument?"
INSTEAD
OF |
Should Makah whaling rituals be permitted
despite endangered species laws? |
TRY |
Should Native Americans
practice religious and social customs
that violate local and Federal
laws? |
INSTEAD
OF |
What are the economic impacts of sweat shops
on development in South Asia? |
TRY |
What are the impacts of U.S. labor
practices on developing countries? |
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