Spring 2016 Research Survey

11th Grade English - Social Issue Survey
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  1. The research process should take approximately 10 hours. Indicate how much time you invested in your research, reading material.
    1-2 hours
    2-4 hours
    4-6 hours
    6-8 hours
    8-10 hours


  1. Choosing Primary sources requires some thought. How did you find your sources?
    chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
    docsteach.org
    digitalvaults.org
    personal interviews
    published books


  1. Curiosity is a natural occurrence while researching. Mark all that apply to your curiosity level.
    I found more than I needed, and I read all of it.
    I found less than I needed, so I just made stuff up.
    I found more than I needed, and couldn't read all of it.
    I avoided finding more research because I don't do hard things.
    I became better at researching because I have more resources than before.


  1. Choosing a social issue requires you to be curious. Mark all that apply to you.
    I chose my topic because it relates to me.
    I chose my topic because I like to learn things.
    I chose my topic because I like shock value.
    I chose my topic because it was easy to learn about.


  1. Writing a good essay involves many steps. Mark the steps that you followed.
    Rough draft
    Proofreading
    Revisions
    Read-aloud
    Final Draft
    Peer/teacher review
    None of the above


  1. Creating an annotated bibliography can be time-consuming. What does it add to the research process?
    It provides an explanation/summary for the reader.
    It helps me keep track of what I have researched.
    It adds space to a 10-page paper.
    It shows academic rigor.





Mrs. Thomas
7-12 English/Speech
Arapahoe High School
Arapahoe, NE