Developing a Research Question — Drills · Grade 11 English
Chapter: Research & Source-Based WritingWhat these drills covers
By the end of Developing a Research Question you should be able to:
- I can refine a broad topic into a focused, arguable research question capable of driving a sustained project.
- I can plan a line of inquiry and adjust its scope, narrowing or broadening as the evidence demands.
2 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: research question, arguable, scope, line of inquiry, working thesis.
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
Turn a broad topic into a question with a manageable place, time, population, and purpose. A question should require inquiry rather than assume its answer. Show an actual application before considering the method recalled.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
The question assumes a universal answer. Specify a display and ask how excerpt selection affects the representation of speakers.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.