EP1: Written Enquiry Plan
Using structured paragraphs and correct APA referencing, respond to the questions below (font size 12, Times New Roman, indented paragraphs, single-line spacing). For the search strategies and source evaluation sections, complete the tables by supplying detailed information. Do not remove the questions from this template.
Section A:Background (300-400 words using formal, referenced, academic writing)
What is your enquiry question about?
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Why is it important to study this specific issue/debate/problem?
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Section B: Report of Enquiry Activity
What changes have you made to your enquiry question and why (if you have not changed your question at all, why?)
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Bearing in mind the changes (if any) you have made, what is your current enquiry question?
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Using a credible information source, define qualitative and quantitative modes of enquiry (in your own words; do not use quotes). Ensure that your source is referenced in-text and a full citation is supplied in the references section (at the end of this template).
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Which mode(s) of enquiry (qualitative and/or quantitative) will be most relevant to answer your enquiry, and why?
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List three of your search phrases by completing the tables below. Include synonyms, truncation, Boolean operators and quotation marks as appropriate. You may add or delete columns, depending on the number of keywords in your enquiry.
Concept 1 keyword Booleans
(AND/OR) Concept 2 keyword Booleans
(AND/OR) Concept 3 keyword
Concept 1 keyword Booleans
(AND/OR) Concept 2 keyword Booleans
(AND/OR) Concept 3 keyword
Concept 1 keyword Booleans
(AND/OR) Concept 2 keyword Booleans
(AND/OR) Concept 3 keyword
What combinations of specific search phrases and pathways have you used to find credible sources? Give full details (a short paragraph for each search) of two specific searches (phrase and database, e.g., Google Scholar) you used to obtain credible information sources.
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Evaluate two credible sources using TEAR (complete the tables below).
Source Evaluation: Source One
Give the full reference for this source (using APA 6th)
T: Talk about the title
(journal, book title, web address, etc.)
E: Examine the content
A: Ask about the author(s)
R: References to further sources: Credible? Useful?
Source summary: in
<100 words, what is this source about?
What key information will you use from this source to help answer your question in EP2?
Source Evaluation: Source Two
Give the full reference for this source (using APA 6th)
T: Talk about the title
(journal, book title, web address, etc.)
E: Examine the content
A: Ask about the author(s)
R: References to further sources: Credible? Useful?
Source summary: in
<100 words, what is this source about?
What key information will you use from this source to help answer your question in EP2?
Write a paragraph explaining the effectiveness of your search strategies.What have you learned and what changes, if any, do you need to make?