Research Skills: Asking Questions
Formulating focused research questions to guide inquiry into a topic.
Key Questions
- Design a research question that is both specific and answerable.
- Evaluate why some questions are more effective for research than others.
- Explain how a strong question can lead to deeper understanding.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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