About This Tool
The Research Question & Objective Planner helps researchers translate a broad research idea into a clearer working question and aligned general objective. It supports methodological wording and alignment; it does not replace literature review, disciplinary judgement, supervision or research-design decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Planner write my final research question for me?
It produces a structured working formulation from your answers. You should still refine the wording using the literature, disciplinary terminology, available evidence and your supervisor or research context.
Can I use the Planner for qualitative research?
Yes. The exploratory option is designed for questions about experiences, meanings, perspectives and processes, while other purposes may also be appropriate depending on the study.
Why does the Planner warn me about causal wording?
Words such as effect and impact can imply causality. Whether those claims are defensible depends on the research design, comparison strategy, measurement and assumptions used later in the study.
Are my answers stored?
This version runs in your browser and does not save your answers to SocioResearchHub. If account-based saving is introduced later, it should be a separate, explicit feature.