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Formulate and refine anthropological research questions using a five-slot grammar.

20|6|Updated Aug 2, 2025
Search Tags:#qualitative research#academic writing#dissertation#grant writing#anthropology#research question
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npx skills add https://github.com/MattArtzAnthro/AI-Anthropology-Toolkit --skill research-question-mattartzanthro
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Skill: research-question
Source: https://github.com/MattArtzAnthro/AI-Anthropology-Toolkit/tree/main/skills/research-question
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MattArtzAnthro/AI-Anthropology-Toolkit --skill research-question-mattartzanthro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps anthropologists formulate, refine, and stress-test research questions, ensuring they are theoretically grounded, empirically tractable, and suitable for specific academic genres.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Question Formulation: Assists in drafting questions using a five-slot grammar (Phenomenon + Process + Conceptual lever + Situated context + Answer-form).
  • Iterative Refinement: Provides evaluation and stress-testing against a rubric and scope-feasibility matrix.
  • Genre Adaptation: Tailors questions for journal articles, dissertation proposals, grant applications, and applied projects.
  • Use Case: A PhD student struggling to narrow down their dissertation topic can use this Skill to develop a clear, focused, and fundable research question set.

Quick Start

Use the research-question skill to help me draft a governing question about how social media affects political polarization in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-question

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a strong research question for an anthropology dissertation?▼

You can refine a research question by stress-testing it against a rubric that evaluates theoretical contribution, empirical tractability, coherence, clarity, feasibility, ethics, and genre fit to ensure it is academically rigorous.

Can I adapt a single research question for both a journal article and a grant application?▼

Yes, you can adapt a research question by tailoring its scope and framing to suit specific academic genres, ensuring the question meets the distinct theoretical and practical requirements of journals, dissertations, or grant applications.

What is the five-slot grammar framework for qualitative research questions?▼

The five-slot grammar framework structures qualitative research questions by combining a phenomenon, process, conceptual lever, situated context, and answer-form to produce clear and focused academic inquiries.

How do I stress-test a research question for empirical tractability and ethics?▼

Stress-test a research question by evaluating it against a structured rubric and scope-feasibility matrix, checking for empirical tractability, ethical considerations, coherence, and clarity before finalizing your academic proposal.

Does this research question formulation approach work for applied anthropology projects?▼

Yes, this approach supports applied anthropology projects by adapting the formulated research questions to meet practical, real-world constraints while maintaining theoretical grounding and empirical feasibility.

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