A research question identifies the problem or topic you’ve chosen to research.
A clearly defined question will:
State your information need as an answerable, well-constructed question rather than a question that prompts a "yes" or "no" response.
Question frameworks are helpful tools researchers can use to structure a question that will facilitate a focused search.
Applying a framework when developing a research question helps you to identify key concepts and determine inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Some questions do not fit into a framework. Brainstorming techniques such as concept mapping might be more helpful. Break the question down into concepts and think of different ways of describing each concept.