Research Workshop: Generating Research Questions and Evaluating Sources

Question 1

What makes this site a good source for your research? Check the three best choices.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

This is a .gov, .org, or .edu site.; The content is relevant to the topic.; The language is appropriate for my audience.

Question 2

Which of the following statements describe your focused topic? Check any of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is more specific than “nutrition.”; It is related to nutrition.; It is a topic that interests me.; It is a topic that interests my audience.; It is appropriate for a class discussion.; It is a topic that requires me to find more information.

Question 3

Which of the following methods works best for you?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

using index cards; keeping notes in a notebook; typing my notes using a computer program; using a program on a tablet to take notes; using an app. on my phone to take notes

Question 4

Hernandez, Rodrigo. “Eating Healthy and You.” The Journal of US Health and Medicine (2012): .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 5

“Most teenagers consume too much sodium due to the prevalence of sodium in pre-packaged foods available in schools” ().

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Hernandez 65

Question 6

Brainstorm to generate ideas. Use the questions on the left to help you.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Answer

Question 7

Think back to the list you created when you brainstormed ideas for your topic. Then narrow down your ideas and decide on a single focus. Write it in the space below.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Answer

Question 8

Write your research question below.

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Answer

Question 9

Compare your research question to the criteria provided. Which of the following statements describe your question? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

My question is an open-ended question.; I can’t easily predict the answer to the question.; The question extends beyond what I already know.; The question makes me curious.

Question 10

What makes this report a good source for your research? Check the three best choices.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

This was published by a government agency.; The content is relevant to the topic.; The language is appropriate for my audience.

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