Research Questions: Scope & a Search Plan — Drills · Grade 7 English

Chapter: Research & Explanatory Writing

What these drills covers

By the end of Research Questions: Scope & a Search Plan you should be able to:

4 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.

Vocabulary used: inquiry question, scope, evidence, qualification, revision.

Problem 1

Without opening a model: Explain inquiry question in the assigned reading, distinguishing it from a related idea.
Answer and explanation

A focused question that evidence can help investigate. A research question should be answerable within the time, sources, and purpose of the project. Avoid a question that already assumes the answer. “Why is this the perfect plan?” directs evidence toward praise instead of allowing investigation.

Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.

Problem 2

Without opening a model: Write a bounded question and three subquestions answerable from the packet.
Answer and explanation

Ask which trial schedule could respond to the needs identified in the room packet within the listed allowance. Subquestions can examine who the questionnaire reached, what the attendance entries record, and which costs or access needs remain unmeasured. The inquiry avoids assuming that the supplied exercise is a real neighborhood report.

Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.

Problem 3

Without opening a model: Evaluate this claim: “A broad topic is already an answerable question.” Explain a correction in context.
Answer and explanation

This claim is misleading. Map sources to subquestions before drafting. Record what each source can establish and what is still missing. Narrow the project when necessary. A useful project may recommend further information instead of pretending that a supplied packet answers every real-world question. Ask which trial schedule could respond to the needs identified in the room packet within the listed allowance. Subquestions can examine who the questionnaire reached, what the attendance entries record, and which costs or access needs remain unmeasured. The inquiry avoids assuming that the supplied exercise is a real neighborhood report.

Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.

Problem 4

Without opening a model: Is “Why is this proposal perfect?” an open research question?
Answer and explanation

No. It assumes the desired conclusion. Ask what the evidence supports, where the proposal is limited, and what alternatives should be compared.

Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.

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