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Developing a research question

As with all extended essays, choosing an appropriate topic and constructing a focused, well-worded question is essential for writing a good essay. Questions should not be too broad. They should also make sense to the reader without having to read lots of clarification. This page gives advice on how to choose a good question and the potential pitfalls that exist when constructing one for a World Studies essay. Writing...

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