Prior to beginning this assignment, DUE:22032021 6:00 pm EST
- Read Module 1 in your course textbook.
- Watch the and videos.
- Review the , and the , , and .
- Download and review the that you will complete and turn in for this assignment.
This week, you will develop a research question for your annotated bibliography:
- Choose a research topic ( Early childhood education).
- Explore your topic.
- Write your research question.
Choose a Research Topic
Choose a research topic related to your program or major ( Educational Studies). This topic will be used for all five weeks so choose one that interests you and for which two scholarly articles, one e-book , and two non-scholarly sources are available. Review the handout if you need ideas. It is recommended that you review the .
Provide a two to three sentence explanation of the research topic and how it is related to your major on the .
Explore your Topic
On the Week 1 Assignment worksheet, fill in the KWHL chart to explore the research topic. Be sure to carefully follow the instructions on the worksheet. The is a helpful resource at this point.
Write Your Research Question
Write the first draft of your research question in the table at the bottom of the Week 1 Assignment worksheet. Your research question will help you focus your research by defining the information you are looking for as you research your topic.
Your research question must be:
- Open-ended (should begin with “how,” “why” or “what”)
- Clear
- Concise
- Detailed
The handout can help you formulate an open-ended question.
