My OpenLearn Profile
Personalise your OpenLearn profile, save your favourite content and get recognition for your learning
Developing a research question in International Relations
.jpg "Developing a research question in International Relations")
This free course, taken from the MA in International Relations (Part 2), explores why research questions matter and what makes a good research question. Research questions are vital for any academic inquiry, yet writing a good one is not easy. A well-designed question enables you to clearly define and communicate a focused area of research in a way that is manageable within the scope of a research project. Through this course, you will learn how to recognise and produce a good research question.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- understand what makes a good research question
- reflect on and apply positivist and interpretivist approaches in international relations
- identify different types of questions and how to use them.
First Published: 24/02/2025
Updated: 24/02/2025
Rate and Review
Create an account to get more
Track your progress
Review and track your learning through your OpenLearn Profile.
Statement of Participation
On completion of a course you will earn a Statement of Participation.
Access all course activities
Take course quizzes and access all learning.
Review the course
When you have finished a course leave a review and tell others what you think.