SSRM.SS.1.B
Write a rationale and preliminary ideas for research methods.
Social Studies Research Methods · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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rationalepreliminary ideasresearch methods
Skills
- write (a rationale for a research topic) #dok2
- generate (preliminary ideas for research methods) #dok2
- justify (the choice of research methods) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can explain the concept of a rationale in social studies research. #dok1
- I can identify common research methods in social studies. #dok1
- I can write a rationale for my chosen social studies research topic. #dok2
- I can generate preliminary ideas for appropriate research methods. #dok2
- I can justify my selected research methods with logical reasoning. #dok3
Big Ideas
- A clear rationale sets the foundation for effective social studies research.
- Preliminary ideas about research methods guide the direction and design of an inquiry.
Essential Questions
- What is a rationale, and why is it important in research?
- How do researchers decide which methods to use for a given topic?
- How can preliminary planning improve the research process?
- What factors influence the selection of research methods?
- How does a well-written rationale support the success of a social studies investigation?