Step 1: Start with an Observation

Begin with an observation from the article.
Example: The article mentions that features like custom lists on Twitter can make users feel more in control and less overwhelmed.

Step 2: Add a Tension or a "why should we care?" component

Identify a reason to care.
Example: Even though these helpful features exist, most people don't use them because they aren't the default setting.

Step 3: Add a Specific Group or Context

Focus on a specific group or context.
Example: Let's focus on the experience of high school students.

Put it all together into a research question:

How might making wellness-focused features, such as custom lists and usage timers, the default setting on platforms like TikTok and Instagram affect the daily social media experience for high school students?

✍️ Action: In your composition book, use this 3-step formula to build your own strong research question based on the social media article. Write down each step of your process as you draft your question.