Peer Critique of Research Questions (RQs)

Peer Critique of Research Questions (RQs)

Đặng Hoàng Phương Anh HUF04

Research topic: Learner-Related Factors Influencing the Self-Reported English Speaking Performance of Undergraduate EFL Students at a University in Ho Chi Minh City

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Research topic: Learner-Related Factors Influencing the Self-Reported English Speaking Performance of Undergraduate EFL Students at a University in Ho Chi Minh City

Research questions:

1.     RQ1: How do EFL students rate their overall English speaking ability?

2.     RQ2: To what extent do EFL students agree that learner-related factors affect their English speaking performance?

3.  RQ3: From the EFL students’ perspective, which factor is considered the most influential on their English speaking performance?

Peer Critique of Research Questions (RQs)

Trần Huỳnh Gia Hân HUF04
I found that the research questions are generally clear, relevant to the research topic, and suitable for a survey-based study. They follow a logical progression from ...

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I found that the research questions are generally clear, relevant to the research topic, and suitable for a survey-based study. They follow a logical progression from description to perception and comparison, which strengthens the coherence of the study. The questions clearly specify the research subjects (EFL students) and the investigated aspect (self-rated English speaking ability).

I just have a minor suggestion for RQ2: the term learner-related factors could be clarified by providing two or three examples, such as classroom participation, self-practice, or assignment completion, to improve clarity and focus.

Peer Critique of Research Questions (RQs)

Nguyễn Ngọc Vy HUF04
Hello,

I find that your research topic is clear, relevant, and feasible for a survey-based study. However, the term learner-related factors is quite broad and could be ...

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Hello,

I find that your research topic is clear, relevant, and feasible for a survey-based study. However, the term learner-related factors is quite broad and could be defined more specifically to improve focus.
RQ1 is clear and measurable. RQ2 could be sharpened by specifying which learner-related factors are examined rather than addressing them in general. RQ3 is appropriate, but it would be clearer to indicate how the “most influential” factor will be determined.