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Research Questions and Source Choice Worksheet

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Research Questions and Source Choice Worksheet
Grade 7 English Language Arts LearnCrux.com
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Directions
  • Fill in each blank carefully.
  • Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
  • Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. A research question that is small enough to investigate well is called __.
2. Which question is the most focused for a short project?
3. A trustworthy source is a __ source.
4. Which source sounds least credible?
5. A writer’s slant or preference is called __.
6. Which source check helps you judge whether information is current?
7. Why is a broad topic harder to research well than a focused question?
8. Why should students compare more than one source before writing a conclusion?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. focused
2. How do school gardens affect student interest in vegetables?
3. credible
4. an unsigned webpage with no date or evidence
5. bias
6. publication date
7. A broad topic leads to too much unrelated information and makes it harder to decide what belongs in the final explanation
8. Multiple sources help writers check patterns, compare viewpoints, and avoid relying on one limited source

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