Inquiry Research

the study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

• inquiry

• relevant

• evidence

• research

When a source was published and updated. Think: is it up to date?

• Credible

• Authority

• Bias

• Currency

A website has valid facts and includes citations, provides evidence, has no spelling/grammar errors, and the information matches other credible sources

• Relevant

• Currency

• Bias

• Accuracy

A note after a fact, quote, or paraphrase to show the source (author and page number)

• Works Cited

• Citation

• Plagiarize

• Publisher

The search for answers and knowledge about the world around you.

• anatomy

• science

• botany

Which of these are examples of INQUIRY?

• Putting info into the citation builder

• Ask a question in class

• Are wondering something about a person, event, or topic

• Making sure your source is trustworthy

A student learned that the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright believed in creating homes and buildings that conveyed cultural values of the United States. The student wants to research more about Frank Lloyd Wright and will write a report about the architect for the art teacher. Which research question would lead the student to a deeper understanding of Frank Lloyd Wright's beliefs?

• How old was Frank Lloyd Wright when he began studying architecture?

• How much time did it take for an average Frank Lloyd Wright structure to be built?

• What are Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous structures?

• What techniques did Frank Lloyd Wright use to communicate ideas in his designs?

What is the primary purpose of inquiry in research?

• To gather data

• To ask questions

• To find answers

• To explore possibilities

Which of the following best defines 'inquiry'?

• A formal investigation

• A casual conversation

• A written report

• A scientific experiment

In the context of research, what does 'hypothesis' mean?

• A proven fact

• An educated guess

• A random idea

• A detailed analysis