Inquiry Questions
What is an inquiry Question?
An inquiry question is a question that guides the research process.
What is the purpose of research notes?
To gain important information.
What is a common problem?
A problem that affects many people.
Which is a better inquiry question: What is pollution? or How does pollution affect communities? and why
How does pollution affect communities?
What information should you write down when taking research notes?
Facts, ideas, and evidence.
What is a recurring problem?
A problem that happens again and again.
What makes an inquiry question different from a regular question?
For an inquiry question you need to research and answer a question through evidence and reasoning. While a regular question, you already know the answer or can find it quickly.
Why should you write research notes in your own words?
To show that you understand the information.
Why is it important to research a common problem?
To understand what causes it and how it affects people.
What are the different types of reputable sources to help with solving an inquiry question?
Peer-Reviewed, Academic Books, Conference Proceedings, and Government reports.
How can research notes help you answer your inquiry question?
They provide evidence to support your answer.
How can research help us understand why a problem keeps happening?
Research can provide evidence about its causes, effects, and possible solutions.
You are researching an inquiry about a problem. What type of questions show a stronger inquiry by asking why, what, and how.
Why does the problem happen, what factors contribute to it, and how can it be reduced using evidence.
Why is it important to record where your research information came from?
So you can identify your sources and give them credit.
If the same problem happens repeatedly, what should researchers investigate?
Causes and Patterns