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Narrowing a Research Question
A question that is too broad may retrieve too much information. Here are some strategies for narrowing the scope of a question. They may be used individually or in combinations.
| Strategy | Explanation | Internet Security Topic |
|---|---|---|
Time |
Since 1990? This year? In the future? | Current Internet security initiatives. |
Place |
Local social norms & values, economic & political systems, or languages. | Internet security initiatives in the U.S |
Population |
Gender, age, occupation, ethnicity, nationality, educational attainment, species, etc. | Filtering software and childrens' access to Internet pornography |
Viewpoint |
Social, legal, medical, ethical, biological, psychological, economic, political, philosophical? A viewpoint allows you to focus on a single aspect. | The constitutionality of Internet filtering technology |
