1. Which of the following does the scope of a project refer to?
the size of the research project
an effective source for the project
the way the project is organized***
the answer to your research question
2. Which of the following are reasons to change your research question? Select the two correct answers.
when it is interesting for your chosen audience
when new information leads you to a different topic***
when it does not match the scope of your project***
when your project answers the question
when you find enough sources to support it
3. Which research questions are too broad for a three-page research paper? Select the two correct answers.
When was ice cream invented?
What are all the animals that live in the desert?***
How old is the oldest living dog?
What is the Egyptian civilization?***
How fast do winds blow in the Arctic Circle?
4. A student begins an inquiry for a two-page essay with the research question, “What are some examples of mammals?” After doing some research, they discover they are more interested in focusing on marsupials. Which of the following would be their revised research question?
What are some of the different types of mammals?***
Are marsupials mammals?
What are the differences between mammals and marsupials?
Why do mammals exist?