ABSTRACT
This chapter explores different types of research questions. It gives law student tools to evaluate their proposed question. There is a difference between a topic, even a well-formulated one, and a question. Remember that a good dissertation shows originality, independent thinking, and critical analysis. Law is always evolving, and many students focus on law reform research in their dissertation. Law reform research focuses on changes or proposed changes in the law, often with a focus on the effectiveness of the new or proposed legislation. Law student find oneself questioning whether the law has now been settled in relation to joint criminal enterprise, they are most likely interested in traditional law reform research. A good research question should be original, relevant, clear, and researchable. Once law student have formulated their research question, they should consider whether their question is all of those things; and if it is not, how they can add the missing element.
