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J. Kinnie, 2/10, A. Vaandering 7/20
Concept Map and Research Question
Goals:
[Allow 20-30 minutes to complete this classroom activity.]
Introduction/Tutorial - Page 1 (5-10 minutes)
Share the process and example
of the Concept Map tutorial (Coffee)
Start with What you know; ask
yourself What you need to know
“Brainstorm” the topic
Place central topic in the middle (page 1)
Narrow by sub categories (page 1)
Narrow within subcategories (page 2)
Make connections
Concept Mapping Worksheet – Page 3 (5-10 minutes)
Students identify their topic and add subcategories and connections
Research Question Development – Page 4 (5-10 minutes)
Introduce the table explaining the Broad/Restricted/Narrow process to develop their research question.
Research Question Worksheet – Page 4 (5-10 minutes)
Using terms from their concept map, students identify their own Restricted and Narrowed topics and create a research question.
Remind students to bring their worksheet to the library instruction session.
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