CONNECT: Starting your Inquiry
Inquiry is a process by which we attempt to answer complicated questions to develop deeper understandings about the content we are learning. Inquiry questions are complex questions because they:
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1. Choosing a Topic1. Consider the project parameters and choose a topic that you CONNECT to in a personal way.
2. Your topic should be creative and not something that's been overdone. 3. It should not be too broad that it can't be concluded in the time/space set out by your teacher! 4. Brainstorm search terms associated with your topic to guide you. |
2. Preliminary Research Before you begin to develop an inquiry question, it is important to learn the basic details about your topic.
Use reputable resources to research the Who, What, When, Where and Why about your topic. Click below for advice on research skills and how to choose reliable resources. |
2. Narrowing you TopicNow that you have some basic background information about your chosen topic, you must further narrow it down to create an inquiry question.
Consider what interested you the most and what sub-topics you would like to learn more about. Then click below for next steps. |