Stating a well-framed question or hypothesis is essential. One cannot expect to run a high-quality search if the key concepts are not clearly stated.
The examples below use the P I C O framework to help.
A Type 1 question would be used when a stating a problem about a health problem that is beginning to surface.
P |
I |
C |
O |
electronic cigarettes
youth
|
none |
none |
smoking prevention |
Type 1: Electronic cigarettes are harmful and should not be promoted among youth.
Type 2 might be to address interventions that have been created in response to type 1 questions.
P |
I |
C |
O |
electronic cigarettes
youth
|
internet-based
interventions
|
none |
smoking prevention |
Type 2: Are internet-based interventions effective in preventing electronic cigarette smoking among youth?
Type 3 questions might address assessed interventions and which would be most effective for implementation.
P |
I |
C |
O |
electronic cigarettes
young
|
Facebook |
Instagram |
smoking prevention |
Type 3: How effective is social media, i.e. Facebook and InstaGram, in promoting smoking prevention of electronic cigarettes among youth.