Inquiry and Research

Question 1

What promotes active engagement in inquiry-based instruction?

Answer 1

Students form questions, conduct research, and develop conclusions.

Question 2

How should research and inquiry skills be taught?

Answer 2

Directly, explicitly, and repeatedly modeled.

Question 3

What is critical when providing examples in teaching research?

Answer 3

Utilizing diagrams or models and providing hands-on activities.

Question 4

What is the first step in the research process?

Answer 4

Develop a research question or questions.

Question 5

What type of questions should students start with in the research process?

Answer 5

Open-ended questions that focus on their points of interest.

Question 6

What should be included in feedback on research questions?

Answer 6

Help narrow or broaden the scope of their research.

Question 7

What is a characteristic of effective research questions?

Answer 7

They should be multi-leveled and not simple yes/no questions.

Question 8

What must students learn to locate during the research process?

Answer 8

Reliable sources with information to answer their research questions.

Question 9

What should students evaluate in sources?

Answer 9

Reliability and the author’s credentials.

Question 10

What are keywords used for in research?

Answer 10

To refine searches using search-enhancing operators.

Question 11

What is the purpose of creating notes during research?

Answer 11

To paraphrase and summarize information from the research.

Question 12

What is an I-Chart?

Answer 12

A graphic organizer used for inquiry and research.

Question 13

What does a five-paragraph essay typically include?

Answer 13

Introduction, thesis statement, three paragraphs of evidence, and a conclusion.

Question 14

How does synthesizing research strengthen arguments?

Answer 14

By supporting claims with evidence from multiple sources.

Question 15

What is necessary to avoid plagiarism?

Answer 15

Understanding how to create a citation.

Question 16

What is a primary source?

Answer 16

Documents created at the time under study, often defined as ‘first-hand accounts’.

Question 17

What are examples of primary sources?

Answer 17

Autobiographies, letters, diary entries, interviews, news film footage.

Question 18

What is a secondary source?

Answer 18

Documents created after the time under study, providing analysis based on primary sources.

Question 19

What are the advantages of using primary sources?

Answer 19

• Establish a human perspective
• Provide historical context
• Offer insight into individual perspectives

Question 20

What are the disadvantages of primary sources?

Answer 20

• Do not provide a complete overview
• Likely present a biased perspective

Question 21

What makes a source credible?

Answer 21

It can be trusted and backed up with evidence.

Question 22

What questions should be asked to determine source credibility?

Answer 22

• Who wrote it?
• What are the key claims?
• Where is the source from?
• When was it written?

Question 23

What is the importance of peer-reviewed publications?

Answer 23

They ensure quality and validity through expert review.

Question 24

What should be included in an MLA citation for a book?

Answer 24

Author’s Last name, First Name. Title. City of Publication, Publisher, Publication date.

Question 25

What is an example of an MLA citation for an electronic source?

Answer 25

Author's Last name, First Name. 'Article Title.' Title of Website, Publisher, DOI or URL. Date of access.

Question 26

What is the role of in-text citations?

Answer 26

To reference sources within the essay's body.

Question 27

What should students examine when evaluating sources?

Answer 27

* Reliability * Credibility * Bias * Faulty reasoning

Question 28

What is a key expectation for Grade 7 students in inquiry and research?

Answer 28

Generate student-selected and teacher-guided questions.

Question 29

How should students present their research findings?

Answer 29

In various formats tailored to the audience and purpose.

Question 30

What type of reasoning includes faulty logic such as bandwagon appeals and repetition?

Answer 30

Faulty reasoning ## Footnote This includes errors in reasoning that can mislead or manipulate an audience.

Question 31

What is an important aspect of displaying academic citations?

Answer 31

Use source materials ethically to avoid plagiarism ## Footnote This applies to both paraphrased and quoted text.

Question 32

What should students develop for formal and informal inquiry?

Answer 32

Questions ## Footnote Developing questions is fundamental to the research process.

Question 33

What must students do to the research process at each step?

Answer 33

Critique the research process ## Footnote This helps implement changes as needs occur and are identified.

Question 34

What should students do with their major research question throughout the research process?

Answer 34

Modify it as necessary ## Footnote This ensures the research plan remains focused.

Question 35

What is required when examining sources for credibility?

Answer 35

Assess bias and accuracy ## Footnote This includes evaluating potential omissions.

Question 36

What reasoning fallacy involves making a conclusion based on an incorrect premise?

Answer 36

Hasty generalizations ## Footnote This is a common logical fallacy in argumentation.

Question 37

What should students synthesize from various sources?

Answer 37

Information ## Footnote This involves combining insights to enhance understanding.

Question 38

What is a common faulty reasoning type that involves misrepresenting an argument?

Answer 38

Straw man ## Footnote This fallacy occurs when an opponent's position is misrepresented.

Question 39

What is a key expectation for English I students regarding academic citations?

Answer 39

Display academic citations ## Footnote This includes citations for paraphrased and quoted text.

Question 40

What should students present using an appropriate mode of delivery?

Answer 40

Results ## Footnote Modes can be written, oral, or multimodal.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: Students must locate ______ in their research process.

Answer 41

Relevant sources ## Footnote Identifying credible sources is essential for quality research.

Question 42

What reasoning fallacy involves assuming that one event causes another without evidence?

Answer 42

Post hoc-ad hoc ## Footnote This is a type of faulty reasoning.

Question 43

What should students develop and revise throughout their research process?

Answer 43

A plan ## Footnote Continuous revision ensures the research stays relevant.

Question 44

What type of reasoning includes a false dichotomy where only two options are presented?

Answer 44

False dilemma ## Footnote This fallacy limits the audience's understanding of the options available.

Question 45

What should students examine sources for in addition to credibility?

Answer 45

Bias and accuracy ## Footnote This helps in evaluating the reliability of information.

Question 46

What is the purpose of fostering inquiry-driven learning?

Answer 46

Encourage curiosity and critical thinking ## Footnote This approach drives research and learning.

Question 47

What reasoning fallacy involves drawing a conclusion that does not logically follow from the premises?

Answer 47

Non sequitur ## Footnote This type of reasoning fails to connect logically.

Question 48

True or False: Students are expected to present their research findings in only one format.

Answer 48

False ## Footnote Students should present findings in various formats to engage different audiences.

Question 49

What critical skill should students develop regarding information sources?

Answer 49

Source evaluation skills ## Footnote This is essential for determining the credibility and relevance of information.

Question 50

What is a faulty reasoning type that occurs when a conclusion is based on circular reasoning?

Answer 50

Circular reasoning ## Footnote This fallacy involves using the conclusion as a premise.