SCI 200 Project Part One:

Overview: Now that you have identified an issue in the natural sciences to research for your project, the next step is to formulate a specific research question to

investigate in your planning document. For example, if your topic was electric cars, the following is an example question that would narrow the focus of your

research: What advances must be made in electric car technology and usage to have an impact on climate change? As you develop your research question,

think about how English physician John Snow was forced to develop his questions, and how they had to change over time. With that in mind, you will investigate

sources for your chosen topic, so your research question may evolve as you discover more details related to your topic. Remember that science is an iterative

process.

Prompt: Articulate a clear and specific research question related to the topic that you would like to investigate. You will submit this question to your instructor

for feedback and guidance while shaping the direction of your planning document.

Specifically, the following critical element must be addressed:

Based on what you know so far about your chosen topic, develop a specific research question. In other words, what would you like to know more about

the topic?

Rubric

Guidelines for Submission: Your research question should be one to two sentences, double spaced, with 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins. 

TOPIC:  Electric carsAs concerns about the use of fossil fuels increase due to climate change, there has been a concerted movement to limit the use of these fuels in transportation. The push for electric vehicles has gained strength as battery and energy transportation technologies have advanced, but many hurdles still remain.