Chapter 3: Research Process

Much like an encyclopedia or a search engine, an interview can be a valuable:

• one-on-one interaction
• Newspaper article
• Research tool
• Electronic resource

Which of these questions is open-ended?

• What is the garbage collection schedule like in your town?
• Do you think the garbage collection schedule is adequate?
• Is Tuesday a convenient day for garbage collection?
• Has garbage always been collected on Tuesdays and Thursdays?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following would probably be the best place to conduct an interview with one of your teachers?

• The school lunchroom, during lunch time
• In the stands during a school football game
• The principal's office with the principal listening in
• In her classroom after school

Recording an interview must be sanctioned by the interviewee. What is a synonym for "sanctioned"?

• Suggested
• Approved
• Provided
• Documented

Failing to pay attention while conducting an interview could result in which of the following consequences?

• An important quote is missed
• A follow up question is asked
• A confusing answer is clarified
• A new line of questioning is suggested

Which of the following words best describes what you want an interview to feel like?

• Chat

• Interrogation

• Speech

• Article

Which of these is a good reason to contact a subject after an interview?

• To explain how you will use the interview
• To ask if there are any answers they would like to change
• To clear up an answer you don't fully understand
• To get permission to publish the interview

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the first step in the interview process?

• Send a thank you note

• brainstorm questions

• contact the person to set up a time

• research background information

The first step in the research process is...

• Citing your sources

• Organizing and writing

• notetaking

• Generate a list of topics

The second step in the research process is...

• Create a research question

• Generate a list of topics

• Identify relevant sources

• Reading and taking notes