The research question is the starting point of every scientific inquiry and plays a fundamental role in determining the direction, methodology, and credibility of research outcomes. In the field of Persian literature genre studies, the weakness in formulating clear and purposeful questions has led many articles to lack analytical coherence and precise evaluability. This study, by analyzing 80 articles published between 2001 and 2024, has identified three main patterns of question formulation: articles with explicit and structured questions (52%), articles with implicit or implied questions (36%), and articles lacking a research question (11%). Additionally, examining the placement of questions revealed that their dispersion across different sections of the article (abstract, introduction, problem statement, independent section, discussion body) directly affects the clarity of objectives and scientific coherence. The results of this study indicate that the presence of clear questions and their appropriate placement makes the analytical path more targeted and enhances the credibility of article citations. Therefore, focusing on question formulation can serve as a practical guide for improving academic writing standards in Persian literature genre studies.