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Everything you could possibly want to know about the exciting topic of… RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Research Question • The answer to your question will be this paper’s thesis • Must be more than one possible “correct” answer – All answers supportable by research
Why? • It will keep you from getting lost or offtrack when looking for information
Acceptable Research Qs • “Should parents use Ritalin to treat their child’s ADHD? • “Should the US abolish zoos? ” • “Are organic foods worth the expensive prices? ” • “Should there be more funding for the arts in public schools? ”
Unacceptable Research Qs • “How does Ritalin help sufferers of ADHD? ” • “Should animals have more rights? ” • “What are the benefits of organic foods? ” • “Do children benefit from learning to play a musical instrument? ”
Unacceptable Research Qs • “How does Ritalin help sufferers of ADHD? ” – TOO NARROW: ANSWER IN A LIST • “Should animals have more rights? ” – Q DOES NOT ADDRESS THE REAL TOPIC (ZOOS) • “What are the benefits of organic foods? ” – TOO NARROW: ANSWER IN A LIST • “Do children benefit from learning to play a musical instrument? ” – Q ONLY ADDRESSES PART OF TOPIC
Practice: Good or Bad RQs? • “Why are family-owned farms disappearing? • “Does the media’s portrayal of women harm young girls? • “Should farmers be allowed to fight back when their livestock is threatened by wild predators? ”
Apply It! • It takes practice! You: LET’S PRACTICE, MR. BALLEW! Me: OK, chill bro. Go for it. • Groups of 4 (table-mates) – -Work on individual Research Question for your topic – Get group approval that it is an effective RQ – Once you have approval, write on notecard
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