Crafting Effective Research Questions

Which of the following steps is most important when refining the scope of a research question?

• Choosing a topic that is interesting

• Narrowing the focus based on initial findings

• Selecting a topic with plenty of available sources

• Ensuring the question is broad enough to cover multiple areas

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When conducting research, why is it important to synthesize information from multiple sources?

• To ensure the research is lengthy

• To provide a balanced perspective

• To make the research more complex

• To avoid plagiarism

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is a strategic approach to planning a research project?

• Starting with a broad question and refining it as you gather information

• Writing the conclusion before gathering evidence

• Using only one source for information

• Avoiding any changes to the initial research question

What is the primary reason for evaluating the reliability of sources during research?

• To ensure the sources are entertaining

• To confirm the accuracy and validity of information

• To make the research appear more sophisticated

• To increase the number of sources used

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How can a researcher effectively refine their research question?

• By making it more general

• By aligning it with the findings from initial research

• By choosing a question that has been answered before

• By ensuring it covers multiple unrelated topics

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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 best describes the process of synthesizing information in research?

• Summarizing each source separately

• Combining information from different sources to form a comprehensive understanding

• Listing all sources used in the research

• Quoting directly from sources without analysis

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a key component of strategic thinking in research?

• Relying on a single source for all information

• Developing a plan to address potential challenges in research

• Avoiding any changes to the research question

• Ensuring the research is completed quickly

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why is it important to refine the scope of a research question?

• To make the research question more complex

• To ensure the research is focused and manageable

• To increase the length of the research paper

• To cover as many topics as possible

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following strategies can help in synthesizing information from multiple sources?

• Ignoring conflicting information

• Identifying common themes and patterns

• Using only the first source found

• Focusing solely on the most recent source

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is an effective way to ensure the validity of sources used in research?

• Using sources that are entertaining

• Checking the author's credentials and publication date

• Selecting sources with the most pages

• Choosing sources that agree with your opinion

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9