Inquiry Questions
What is an inquiry Question?
An inquiry question is a question that guides the research process.
What is Research?
Research is a diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject.
What is a common problem?
A common problem is an everyday difficulty, obstacle, or challenge that is familiar and happens frequently to 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 recurring problem is an issue, difficulty, or negative situation that happens over and over 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.
When taking research notes, why is it important to put information into your own words instead of copying directly from a source?
To show that you understand the information, avoid plagiarism, and make it easier to use the information in your own research.
Why is it important to research these problems?
They affect many people and can continue happening over time. Finding solutions can help reduce the problem and prevent it from happening again.
What are the different types of reputable sources to help with solving an inquiry question?
Peer-Reviewed, Academic Books, Conference Proceedings, and Government reports.
What 4 things should you look out for when deciding a source is good for research.
Who wrote it, how much does it lean to one side, what does the author gain from it, and can the information be trusted?
Why can recurring problems be harder to solve than problems that only happen once?
Because they keep happening, so a solution needs to address the cause instead of just fixing the problem once.
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.
While taking research notes you find a source that gives a fact but does not explain where the fact came from. What should you do before including it in your notes?
Check the source of the information and find supporting evidence to make sure the fact is reliable.
A problem happens often and affects many people. Why would this be a strong topic for an inquiry?
Because there is enough evidence to investigate why the problem keeps happening and how it could be improved.