Teaching Students How to Formulate Research Questions
When it comes to teaching students how to write a research paper, there is one area where students struggle: writing a guiding research question. Oftentimes,
When it comes to teaching students how to write a research paper, there is one area where students struggle: writing a guiding research question. Oftentimes,
Knowing how to research is an important skill for our students, but it can seem overwhelming and tedious when students first see a research assignment. When it comes to teaching students how to research and how to write a research paper, it is definitely a process. Teaching research paper writing takes time. Check out some of my favorite tips for teaching research in secondary ELA.
Now that it is research paper season, it is time to decide what topic to assign to your middle or high school students. I firmly believe in choosing a broad umbrella topic and allowing your students to each select their specific topic. Providing students with the opportunity to select what they research enhances student buy-in and interest. Here is a quick list of possible research paper topics for high school and middle school.