A+Research+Question+Rubric

===A Research Question Rubric: Not all research questions are created equal.===

//Elementary example: My research is about an animal. Secondary example: My research is about the economy of a region.//
 * Level One:** My research is about a broad topic. I can complete the assignment by using a general reference source such as an encyclopedia. I have no personal questions about the topic.

//Elementary example: What methods has my animal developed to help it survive? Secondary example: What role has manufacturing played in a region’s economic development?//
 * Level Two**: My research answers a question that helps me narrow the focus of my search. This question may mean that I need to go to various sources to gather enough information to get a reliable answer. The conclusion of the research will ask me to give a supported answer to the question.

//Elementary example: What animal would be best for my family to adopt as a pet? Secondary example: How can one best prepare for a career in manufacturing in my area?//
 * Level Three:** My research answers a question of personal relevance. To answer this question I may need to consult not just secondary sources such as magazines, newspapers, books or the Internet, but use primary sources of information such as original surveys, interviews, or source documents.

//Elementary example: How can our school help stop the growth in unwanted and abandoned animals in our community? Secondary example: How might high schools change their curricula to meet the needs of students wanting a career in manufacturing in my region?//
 * Level Four:** My research answers a personal question about the topic, and contains information that may be of use to decision-makers as they make policy or distribute funds. The result of my research is a well supported conclusion that contains a call for action on the part of an organization or government body. There will be a plan to distribute this information.

Johnson, Doug. "Designing Research Projects that Kids (and Teachers) Love." //designwksp//. Tangient LLC, 2010. Web. 11 May 2010.