DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THIS UNIT
Area of Investigation: a particular theme, question, problem, or more focused sub-topic within the general topic that warrants investigation.
Inquiry Question: questions posed by researchers about their areas of investigation to be answered through inquiry.
Inquiry Path: groups of inquiry questions developed to guide investigation. Each Inquiry Path has a name or title that is the theme of the group of questions. It can also be a more general question that summarizes the specific questions within the group.
Research Frame: a written document comprised of the topic, the area of investigation, the Inquiry Paths and all the inquiry questions within each Inquiry Path. It is the tool that will guide the student throughout the research process.
Research Portfolio: the binder or electronic folder where students physically or electronically store and organize all the material related to their personal research.
Research Plan: a document presenting the strategic process students follow to guide them through the various stages of inquiry.
Topic: the general topic chosen for class exploration.
Topic Resource Repository: a repository of information on a topic including a general description, possible areas of investigation, source locations and model sources provided by OE to facilitate and support teaching and learning of the research process.
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