Research Topic Development Quiz

What is the first step in developing a research topic according to the video?

• Reading and developing a clear understanding of the stimulus materials

• Reading two or three non-academic sources

• Conducting preliminary research on each topic

• Identifying a legitimate connection between two stimulus sources

What is the importance of understanding and analyzing context in the development of a research topic?

• To mischaracterize the context of the source

• To earn points in the rubric row

• To make the research question too broad

• To cherry-pick quotes from the stimulus sources

What should be avoided when formulating a research topic?

• Cherry-picking quotes that take you away from the shared theme

• Misinterpreting the source

• Using the source as a jumping off point

• All of the above

What is the purpose of identifying one to two topics based on the connection to the stimulus materials?

• To conduct preliminary research on each topic

• To gain a general understanding of the topic

• To form a focused topic that could be researched further

• To discuss the possible topic with your peers

What is the goal of developing the research topic first?

• To earn points in the rubric row

• To provide context for the research question

• To treat the stimulus sources as equal to the rest of the sources

• To make the research question too broad

What should be considered when identifying possible topics for the assessment?

• Applying the historical text to a real world problem

• Identifying diverging perspectives among the sources

• Considering other feelings or emotions associated with sports

• All of the above

What is the recommended approach for using the stimulus sources to formulate a research question?

• Mischaracterizing the context of the source

• Lumping specific quotes from the sources to form a research question

• Using the sources as a jumping off point for the research question

• Treating the sources as equal to the rest of the sources

What is the purpose of conducting preliminary research on each of the identified topics?

• To read two or three non-academic sources

• To gain a general understanding of the topic

• To determine if there's enough to form a focused topic

• To discuss the possible topic with your peers

What should be avoided to ensure that the research topic has a solid foundation?

• All of the above

• Using the source as a jumping off point

• Misinterpreting the source

• Cherry-picking quotes that take you away from the shared theme

What is the purpose of discussing the possible topic with your peers?

• To cherry-pick quotes from the stimulus sources

• To earn points in the rubric row

• To make the research question too broad

• To generate more ideas and change the direction of thinking