The Research Inquiry: Investigating the Truth · Informational Writing

Formulating Research Questions

Moving from broad topics to narrow, researchable questions that drive an inquiry process.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a research question open ended and challenging rather than simple?
  2. 2How can a preliminary search help refine a research focus?
  3. 3Why is it important to pivot a research question when data is unavailable?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Writing - Grade 7
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: The Research Inquiry: Investigating the Truth
Period: Informational Writing

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