Developing Research Questions and Outlines
Students will learn to formulate focused research questions and create detailed outlines to structure their research papers.
Key Questions
- How do we narrow a broad interest into a researchable academic question?
- Design a comprehensive outline that logically organizes research findings.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a research question in guiding an inquiry.
Common Core State Standards
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