How to Write a Research Paper for Kids | Episode 2 | Making a Plan

In this episode, the speaker outlines a plan for researching bats. The plan involves identifying what is already known and what needs to be learned about bats. The speaker chooses categories such as habitat, abilities, appearance, and diet to organize the research. Initial thoughts and questions are noted for each category, setting the stage for further investigation. The episode concludes with a preview of the next steps in the research process.

What is the first step in planning a research paper according to the narrator?

• Choosing a catchy title

• Collecting all available data

• Thinking about what is already known and what needs to be learned

• Writing a detailed outline

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories the narrator plans to research about bats?

• What bats eat

• What bats can do

• How bats communicate

• Where bats live

What does the narrator wonder about bats' flying abilities?

• How long they can fly

• How quietly they can fly

• How high they can fly

• How fast they can fly

What is the narrator unsure about regarding bats' diet?

• If bats eat leaves

• If bats eat fish

• If bats eat fruits

• If bats eat bugs

What does the narrator suggest viewers do after planning their research?

• Watch the next episode

• Conduct interviews with experts

• Submit the plan for review

• Start writing the paper