Key Inquiry Questions in History

The video tutorial explains the importance of key inquiry questions in history research. It defines a key inquiry question as a focused question that guides research and helps determine its success. The video provides guidelines for creating effective questions, emphasizing the use of interrogatives, avoiding closed questions, and focusing on historical knowledge skills. Examples are given to illustrate these principles. An alternate approach is discussed, where key inquiry questions are used to test hypotheses. The video concludes with a call to explore further resources for deeper understanding.

Why is it important to have a key inquiry question in history research?

• To ensure the research is broad and covers many topics

• To focus the research and avoid unnecessary reading

• To make the research process longer

• To include as many sources as possible

What is a key inquiry question designed to do?

• Provide a summary of the research

• Answer a specific research question

• List all possible research topics

• Offer a conclusion at the start

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a great key inquiry question?

• Is extremely specific

• Focuses on historical knowledge

• Is a closed question

• Starts with an interrogative

Which interrogatives are recommended for starting a key inquiry question?

• When, Where, Who

• Is, Are, Can

• Does, Did, Was

• What, Why, How

What should a key inquiry question be based on?

• Personal opinions

• Current events

• Historical knowledge skills

• General knowledge

What should you do if you need more information on historical knowledge skills?

• Visit the history skills website

• Guess based on prior knowledge

• Ignore the skills

• Ask a friend

Which of the following is an example of a well-formed key inquiry question?

• Is 1943 a significant year?

• How did Britain, Russia, and America understand Hitler's actions during the early 1930s?

• Who was the first president of the United States?

• What is the best color?

What is the purpose of testing a hypothesis in history research?

• To simplify the research process

• To ignore opposing arguments

• To confirm the hypothesis without evidence

• To assess the accuracy of the hypothesis

How can a hypothesis be turned into a key inquiry question?

• By stating it as a fact

• By asking what evidence supports it

• By summarizing it in one word

• By ignoring it

What is a potential benefit of turning a hypothesis into a key inquiry question?

• It makes the research process more confusing

• It reduces the need for sources

• It helps in verifying the trustworthiness of claims

• It simplifies the hypothesis