To develop a research question, ask...

What am I trying to find out?
What will my research prove?
What answer am I searching for?

Try using one of these question starters to formulate a research question of your own.

WHY?
For example: Why do some retailers require managers to hold college degrees?

HOW?
For example: How does a college education affect a retail manager's salary?

WHAT?
For example: What is the relationship between job placement and retail managers holding college degrees?