Sheila is developing research questions for a research-based informative essay on the benefits of learning a new language. Read her description of the process she is following. Since I am learning French in school, I first thought about my own experience with learning a new language. Then, I considered everything I still need to know. I asked myself these questions.Does my memory improve while I’m learning French?Does my brain react differently when I’m struggling with a difficult French word?Does learning a new language improve other skills?Next, I refocused those questions to start with how and why. I then edited the questions to make them more specific.
Answer
A
Yes, she needs to research her topic online to make sure she is not missing any valuable information.
B
No, she should investigate her research next, now that she has developed topic-based research questions.
C
Yes, she needs to informally interview students in her French class to understand their experience with language.
D
No, she completed her research when she used her own experiences to refine her topic-based research questions.