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2. Next, generate open-ended questions about your topic. Refine, add, and delete questions as needed. Then choose one question as your major research question. Write your major research question here.
3. Use the graphic organizer to develop a plan that explains how you will research this topic and gather information to answer the major research question.
Research Plan
Looking for Expertise: What sort of journalistic sources (newspapers, magazines, news websites) might have useful information on this topic?
Looking for Expertise: What sort of government agencies might provide useful information?
Looking for Expertise: What sort of educational institutions might provide useful information? (For example, what department at a university might share information that would be helpful?)
Specific Questions to Answer Ideas for Where to Find the Answer
Writing Workshop 6 • Research Writing 9
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