An inquiry question is the central idea of your paper. The question seeks to investigate a specific angle or aspect of your topic of interest (e.g., sustainability). For example: What types of sustainability programs are currently being introduced on college campuses?
Some of the qualities of a good inquiry question:
- It's asked without bias.
- It does not have a simple answer, and often has multiple answers.
- It has a clear focus.
- The question is researchable.
- It's a topic that is interesting to you.
Use the worksheet below to guide you as you search for articles and books that relate to your inquiry question.
