♠ ♥ Research Writing Workshop ♣ ♦
The Research Table
HOOK · BACKGROUND · PROBLEM · PURPOSE
Every strong introduction is a winning hand of four cards. Draw an education level and a topic, play each element of your intro, then cash out for your payout ticket.
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Draw your cards
One from each deck. Click a deck again if you want a redraw.♠ Education Level
Level card
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goes here
Tap the deck to draw
♥ Education Topic
Topic card
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goes here
Tap the deck to draw
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Play your hand
Write one or two sentences for each element, using the example as a model.3
Cash out
When your team's hand is complete, collect your payout ticket as an image.$
Your payout ticket
READ · GUESS · REVEAL
Four studies are on the table. Pick one, read its abstract and the lead-up to its research questions, then place your guess on what the questions are. Reveal the real answer when your team is ready.
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Pick an article
Click the study your team was dealt.2
Read the study
Look for clues about what the authors set out to answer.3
Place your guess
Write the research question(s) you think this study asks.?Answer face down
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