Main site: Wikipedia
How it should be used:
Cannot be cited because:
A. "Developing a Research or Guiding Question" (by Arizona State University): This video will help you understand the difference between a topic and a research question. It will also help you develop good research questions.
B. "Generating and Using Keywords" (by Arizona State University): This video explains how to determine keywords/concepts. It also explains the importance of finding synonyms or related concepts.
Research Question: How does playing video games affect teenage girls?
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Nintendo |
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