Readiness for Research: The Problem With Students Today

In the Wysocki and Lynch reading, the text goes on extensively about the need for a research question. For me, students entering the writing center almost always never prepare one, assuming the assignment sheet handed to them by their professor is enough. While it may give insight to guidance, the student must ultimately conclude one for themselves. Beyond research being a "social action," as described on page 145, it is also a solo action. It requires making a researchable claim and then revising that claim based upon luck with research (topic for next blog posting).