All historical research begins with asking good questions, and  who asks the questions matters

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All historical research begins with asking good questions, and  who asks the questions matters. It is also important to ask  how history is represented, whether in textbooks and media reports or by governments and independent organizations. Developing historical inquiry skills will help you ask critical questions about headlines you see or claims you hear. In this activity, you will take the first step toward developing those skills by writing a research question about your chosen historical topic.

Keep in mind that you cannot change your topic after this module. Please remember to review and keep all instructor feedback. Each module activity will prepare you for an aspect of your final project, and you will have a future opportunity to improve your work.

Prompt

In this activity, you will make your final topic selection and write a research question that is clear, relevant, and focused. Your research question will evolve as you progress through the course, so what you write now is not final. You will then attempt to look at your historical topic from a different person’s perspective. Use the provided  HIS 100 Module Two Activity Research Question Template Word Document  to complete this assignment.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

· Write a  clear, relevant, and focused research question about the topic you have selected.

· Refer to the module overview and resources for helpful information about writing effective research questions.

· Explain how another person’s  beliefs, assumptions, and values may lead that person to create a different question than you.

Guidelines for Submission

Use the provided Module Two Activity Template: Historical Research Question to address the steps above. While references are not required, any sources used should be cited according to APA style if you reference them in your responses. Consult the  Shapiro Library APA Style Guide  for more information on citations.

Module Two Activity Rubric
Criteria	Proficient (100%)	Needs Improvement (75%)	Not Evident (0%)	Value
Historical Research Question	Writes a clear, relevant, and focused historical research question	Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include rephrasing the question to enhance clarity, strengthen relevance to the topic, or narrow the focus	Does not attempt criterion	45
Beliefs, Assumptions, and Values	Explains how another person’s beliefs, assumptions, and values may lead them to create a different question	Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include connecting assumptions, beliefs, and values to how research questions are chosen/written or providing a more detailed explanation of their influence on research	Does not attempt criterion	45
Articulation of Response	Clearly conveys meaning with correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, demonstrating an understanding of audience and purpose	Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, negatively impacting readability	The submission has critical errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, preventing understanding of ideas	10
Total:	100%