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How to: Choose a topic and craft a research question

Crafting a Research Question and Thesis Statement: Two examples

Identify Key Aspects

Example 1: Healthy Eating Habits -> Types of Diets, Nutrition, Meal Planning

Example 2: Benefits of Exercise -> Physical Health, Mental Health, Academic Performance

Focus on a Specific Aspect

Example 1: Meal Planning

Example 2: Mental Health

Formulate the Question

Example 1: How does meal planning affect healthy eating habits among college students?

Example 2: How does regular exercise affect mental health in college students?

Answer the Research Question

Example 1: Meal planning has a positive impact on healthy eating habits

Example 2: Regular exercise has a positive effect on mental health

Include Specific Details

Example 1: Encourages balanced meals, reduces fast food consumption

Example 2: Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression

Craft the Thesis Statement

Example 1: Meal planning improves healthy eating habits among college students by encouraging balanced meals and reducing fast food consumption.

Example 2: Regular exercise reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression in college students, improving their overall mental health.