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Writing Workshop: Evaluating Research Questions and Sources in History

Question 3 • CA-MS United States History and Geography: Growth and Conflict B

The answer to a strong research question leads to

Answer
A
a firm “yes” or “no” conclusion.
B
a thesis, or topic statement.
C
MLA or APA citations.
D
conflicting information.

Explanation

A strong research question is focused and open-ended enough to require research and reasoning. The answer you develop becomes a thesis—a main claim that responds to the question—rather than simply a yes-or-no conclusion or a list of citations.

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