Practice Formulating a Focused and Researchable Question - 6.4.2.2 | Module 6: IB Assessment Preparation and Internal Assessments | IB Grade 11 English
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6.4.2.2 - Formulating a Focused and Researchable Question

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Identify a vague topic and suggest a more focused research question.

💡 Hint: Consider how to narrow the topic to a specific text or theme.

Question 2

Easy

What does it mean for a research question to be 'arguable'?

💡 Hint: Reflect on whether your question can prompt a debate.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the acronym F.A.S.T. represent in formulating research questions?

  • Feasible
  • Arguable
  • Specific
  • Analytical
  • Formal
  • Accurate
  • Simple
  • Tough
  • Flexible
  • Accessible
  • Sensible
  • Timely

💡 Hint: Think about the criteria we discussed in our sessions.

Question 2

True or False: A research question should only summarize the texts involved.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what makes a question require analysis.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Draft three research questions from the broad topic of ‘gender in literature’ and evaluate their feasibility, argueability, and specificity.

💡 Hint: Ensure to assess each question against the F.A.S.T. criteria.

Question 2

Choose a literary text and formulate a focused research question, ensuring it meets all F.A.S.T. criteria.

💡 Hint: Think about what specific aspect or theme your chosen text represents.

Challenge and get performance evaluation