Imagine that you have been asked to write an essay about earthquakes. The broad topic that you have chosen is the social impact of earthquakes. You have narrowed down your topic and decided to focus on the issue of homelessness caused by the Haitian earthquake of 2010. You are particularly interested in why there were high levels of homelessness several years after the earthquake. Which of these three options is the best research question?
1. Discuss the connection between the Haitian earthquake and the issue of ongoing homelessness haiti.
2. What impact did the Haitian earthquake have on the rate of homelessness?
3. The Haitian earthquake of 2010 caused widespread homelessness. Why, despite relief efforts, were levels of homelessness still high between 2014 and 2016?
