Rules for writing focused research questions in 7th grade English.

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🔍 A focused research question is clear, concise, and specific.
• 🎯 It should address a single, manageable topic.
• 🤔 It should be answerable through research.
• ✍️ Avoid questions that can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'.
• 💡 Use 'how' or 'what' to encourage deeper exploration.
• 🌍 Consider the scope and resources available for your research.
• 📝 Refine your question as you learn more about the topic.

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a focused research question?
   1. It is clear and concise.
   2. It addresses a broad range of topics.
   3. It is answerable through research.
   4. It is specific.
2. What type of question should you generally avoid when writing a research question?
   1. 'How' questions
   2. 'What' questions
   3. 'Why' questions
   4. 'Yes' or 'No' questions
3. Why is it important for a research question to be specific?
   1. To make the research process easier to manage.
   2. To impress your teacher.
   3. To make the research take longer.
   4. Specificity is not important.
4. What should you consider when determining the scope of your research question?
   1. The number of pages required for the assignment.
   2. The resources available and the time you have.
   3. The complexity of the topic.
   4. The length of the library.
5. Which of the following is an example of a focused research question?
   1. Are dogs good pets?
   2. What are the effects of social media on teenagers' self-esteem?
   3. Is climate change real?
   4. Do video games cause violence?
6. What should you do if you find that your research question is too broad?
   1. Keep the question as is and try to answer everything.
   2. Narrow the scope of the question.
   3. Change the topic completely.
   4. Ask your teacher for a new assignment.
7. Which question is most suitable for a 7th-grade research project?
   1. What is the meaning of life?
   2. How did the invention of the printing press affect literacy rates in Europe?
   3. What are the causes of World War II?
   4. What are the benefits of recycling in our community?