title: Developing an effective research question.
abstract: Ideas for research can come from numerous sources, and should be explored in depth to identify key areas for research. Question stems can be used to generate the research question. The research question must be carefully worded to avoid misinterpretation and ambiguities.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Wright
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012107:Research Design