The Research Process — Drills · Grade 9 English
Chapter: Research & Source-Based WritingWhat these drills covers
By the end of The Research Process you should be able to:
- I can conduct a research project by narrowing a topic into a focused research question.
- I can plan a research process that narrows or broadens inquiry as needed.
2 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: research question, thesis (research), scope, source.
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
Turn a broad topic into a question with a manageable place, time, population, and purpose. A question should require inquiry rather than assume its answer. Show an actual application before considering the method recalled.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
The question assumes a universal answer. Specify a display and ask how excerpt selection affects the representation of speakers.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.