ANSWERS Inquiry Process, Step 2: Noting Possibilities
In today’s episode, we’ll review how to have students gain general background knowledge about their topic and develop a research plan by noting the possibilities available to them.
Paul Beckermann
PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist
Podcast Host
Gain Background Knowledge to Develop a Hypothesis or Thesis
- Explore encyclopedias, including Britannica and Wikipedia.
- Conduct a web search.
- Ask an AI tool, such as Microsoft Bing Chat, Merlin Chrome Extension, or Google Bard.
- Look for key terms, outlines, hyperlinks, and summaries.
- Develop a concept map, with tools like Mindomo (Tips) and MindMeister.
Identify and Locate Potential Resources and Research Strategies
- Review project requirements.
- Review research tools and options.
- Make a research plan.
- Consider how the outcomes will be communicated.
For more information about this topic, explore the AVID Open Access article, Note the Possibilities for Inquiry Learning: Step 2 of the Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry Process.