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Inquiry Project Part II:

Key Components of an Inquiry Paper
Secondary Research
These are the four main sections that typically appear in a
research paper. Research writing looks different depending on & Inquiry Planning
the field, but some variation of these sections is common. Keep
in mind that these sections do not mean that you are only
writing 4 paragraphs: sections include multiple paragraphs
depending on what needs to be explored/addressed. Unlike the first assignment, assignment two
WILL look more like a traditional paper. What it
Introduction: (HINT: Revise your proposal from Part I) will not do, however, is simply summarize a
Broadly introduces the overall topic
Provides background information on the topic number of sources; YOU will be adding to the
Explains reason for research and further study conversation. Keep in mind the purpose of
Notes potential biases on the part of the writer research and inquiry is to push things forward and
Provides the purpose and focus for the rest of the paper to learn something new. You are entering the
Often the last piece written conversation with other sources to explore a topic
on your observed figured world or a related topic
Literature Review: (HINT: Revise this section from Part I)
Import, THEN REVISE your literature review from Inquiry to your figured world.
Project Part I based on my feedback; little or no revision,
will negatively impact your grade
ONLY use 2 direct quotations in this section; paraphrase the
remaining information
Add summaries of your interviews from Inquiry Project Part
I as part of your source material
To describe past important research
Demonstrate a connection between past research and the
inquiry that you are developing

Entering the Conversation: (Choose ONE Option)

Fill in the gaps in the research with your perspective
Develop a solution to the issue you are exploring
Design a study to find out something new (you dont actually
have to conduct the study)
Theorize a new approach to the topic you are exploring
Create a game, lesson plan, interactive presentation, or TED
Talk about the topic you have researched
Enter the conversation with the sources you have consulted;
don't just cite what other people have said

Conclusion/So What?
Discuss the results and implications of your research
Review your original topic of inquiry/research, and explain
what answers/conclusions you developed
Discuss how your work within the project relates to previous
research (referring to pieces from your literature review)
Describe areas for potential research beyond your work

References/Works Cited (HINT: Revise from Part I)

List of sources you consulted, summarized, and/or quoted
Follow the guidelines of APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE as
appropriate for formatting
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FORMATTING & CITATION CONCERNS

DUE DATES
1 margins, 12 pt, Times New Roman Font, 2500-3000 words, Double-
Spaced, Saved and Uploaded in a Microsoft Word Document (the word Inquiry Drafts are
count does not include the Works Cited/References page, titles, etc.) ALWAYS DUE prior to
Use the four section titles (introduction/background, literature review, 11PM, Saturdays.
entering the conversation, and conclusion/so what) as section headers to
divide your paper
Section headers should be formatted according to the citation style you DRAFT COMPONENTS:
are using
Citations included throughout for any source material not originally yours 1. Draft for In Class Peer
Failure to cite properly can seriously and negatively impact your grade on Workshop 10/30
the assignment and the overall course
2. Draft w/ Peer
Commentary 11/4
3. 2nd Revised Draft 11/11

DONT FOGET THE Due dates are also listed on

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assignments, & assignment
submission links.