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College research worksheet with sections on article summary, opposing viewpoints, and drafting focused research questions.
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Research Question Development Worksheet

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This college-level worksheet guides students through narrowing a research topic and developing strong research questions. Students read an article, summarize it, identify opposing sides of an issue, reflect on their prior knowledge, and draft two to three focused research questions. Use this in the first stage of a research project, major paper assignment, or semester-long inquiry.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Writing
Grade Level:
College
Updated March 2026

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