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| "Big" questions | Big questions turn into topics and subtopics. They tend to
have the following words: characteristics, description, accomplishments, background, types, techniques, steps, procedures, influences, causes, problems, solutions, effects |
| Examples: What fishing techniques are effective for catching walleye? What were Judy Garland's major accomplishments? What are the physical characteristics of the black bear? |
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| "Small" questions | Small questions tend to require only 1 or 2 answers with little explanation needed. Small questions can be turned into larger research questions. |
| Examples: How many state parks are in Minnesota? How many movies has Josh Hartnett been in? How much does the black bear weigh? |
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| Is your question feasible? | Is it possible to research your question in a certain amount of time without too much difficulty? |
| Are the following feasible? How have sports changed Minnesota culture? What is the history of Native Americans in Minnesota? Why did all the players on the Minnesota Twins want to become professional athletes? |
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