Bethany is writing a paper about the history of jazz in the US. She has several potential research questions. Which is her best option?

A strong research question is focused enough to guide a paper and invites investigation rather than a simple factual answer or personal opinion. Choice D narrows the topic to jazz’s impact on American culture during a specific historical period, the Harlem Renaissance. Choice A can be answered with a date, while B is too broad and C depends on subjective judgments about talent.

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