Inquiry and Research Questions
Research is iterative and depends upon asking increasingly complex or new questions whose answers in turn develop additional questions or lines of inquiry in any field. Inquiry is a process that focuses on problems or questions focused upon personal, professional, or societal needs. Research questions range from simple questions that depend upon basic knowledge to increasingly complex questions that focus the research process.
As you view the resources on this page and work through the activities, consider:
The information and activities on this page will help you know how to:
- Formulate questions for research based on information gaps or on reexamination of existing, possibly conflicting, information.
Read and view the information on the Research Question Overview page to understand how to develop research questions for History. Then, take the quiz on the to check your understanding and receive a certificate of completion.
