Your Research Question:

Clear: easily understood by your audience

Focused: narrow enough to allow you to address it in your assignment

Concise: expressed in the fewest possible words

Complex: Cannot be answered with yes or no. Is not a leading question

Open: open to research - should generate more questions
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Add your topic to the Jamboard on a sticky note.

What is your topic? culturally-responsive teaching

Rephrase your topic as a question:

How does culturally-responsive teaching contribute to the creation of a safe learning environment?

Narrow your topic and consider 5-6 critical points to narrow your topic:

Sample search:

• "teacher effectiveness"  "elementary and secondary education"

Critical points:

Start with a preliminary search. Consider popular sources (relevant websites news etc.  to determine your interests. Revise your research question and your search strategy.

• "teacher effectiveness" "elementary secondary education" "student assessment"

Consult the ATA for relevant reports

• "quality teaching standard" site:https://www.teachers.ab.ca/

Consult the Canadian Education Association/ EdCan Network

• "culturally-responsive" site:www.edcan.ca

Search COPA for information on safe classroom environments, bullying etc.

Learn Alberta 

Use a COPPUL  card to access the following local collections:

University Of Calgary -  Doucette Library