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2. Next, with your group, generate open-ended questions about your topic. Refine, add, and delete questions as needed. Then choose one question as your major research question.
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
Search Terms: What are specific words or phrases that should be effective when using a search engine or online database?
Writing Workshop 6 • Research Writing 9
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