Answer the following question:A distant relative just sent you $500 to buy a new phone. To figure out which phone you would buy, what questions would you need to address?Do Now

All good research begins with.A Good Question!

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Lets return to the Do Now:A distant relative just sent you $500 to buy a new phone. To figure out which phone you would buy, what questions would you need to address?What is the research question?What makes this a good question to research?

A Good Question: generates MORE questionsTriggers inquiryinquiry is the act of asking information

These questions MUST be answered BEFORE you can formulate an opinion/thesis/conclusion/claim.

Inquiry QuestionsWhat types of phones are currently available for purchase?What are the advantages and disadvantages to each type of phone?What features/apps do each of these phones support?Which phones are in my price range?

Inquiry Questions generate MORE questions!What types of phones are currently available for purchase?Is it really better to have a smart phone?Which service providers offer each type of phone?Which providers offer the best service in the areas where I will most often be using my phone?What are the advantages and disadvantages to each type of phone?How easy is the phone to use?What do users have to say about each phone?Which customers are the happiest?What features/apps do each of these phones support?What are its gaming capabilities?Does the phone have a camera?What is the resolution of the camera lens?Can I take a video?Which phones are in my price range?What deals are currently available for each phone?What additional purchases will I need to make in order to operate my phone fully?Does the phone come with a charger? Does the phone come with a case?

The RESEARCH PROCESS:Begins with a Good QuestionAnd leads to more questionsthat must be answered before you can come up with a claim.

After finding the answers to all your questions you are ready to synthesize a claim

EVIDENCE-BASED CLAIM:Arose OUT of your researchNOT out of your HEAD

The process continues from here, as you begin investigating the counter-argument, but that is for a different lesson.

NEXT STEPS & HWCheck your status on the grade bookBegin the inquiry process if you have received topic approvalComplete the worksheet and continue investigating sourcesHomework:Work on researchTOMORROW: Whole-period quiz on An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl