Writing: Advanced Argumentation & Persuasion C2 - Lesson 5: Formulating a Research Question and Hypothesis

C2 Research

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The Inquiry

Defining the Unknown

Don't start with a topic. Start with a problem.

1. Broad Topic Artificial Intelligence

2. Narrower Area AI in Education

3. Specific Problem Impact on Critical Thinking

4. C2 Research Question To what extent...?

Why narrow it down?

A C2 paper must be manageable. You cannot solve "AI" in 2000 words. You can, however, solve a specific interaction between AI and a specific group of students.

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Is it C2 Level?

The Checklist

1. Specificity

Bad: "Does social media hurt us?"
Good: "How does Instagram affect the body image of teenage girls?"

2. Arguability

Bad: "Is murder wrong?" (Fact/Moral)
Good: "Is the death penalty an effective deterrent?"

3. Complexity

Bad: "What is AI?" (Definition)
Good: "To what extent will AI reshape the labor market?"

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Hypothesis Lab

Make a Prediction

1. Cause (Independent)

2. Relationship positively correlate with negatively impact significantly enhance

3. Effect (Dependent)

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Mission

Formulate Your Study

Task: Choose a topic you care about (e.g., Crypto, Veganism, Urban Planning).

Write in your notebook:

• The Question: Start with "To what extent..." or "How does..."
• The Hypothesis: "It is hypothesized that [Cause] will [Effect] because [Reason]."