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Categorizing Research Questions

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Show learners of all ages the necessary steps to solid research. Before even looking at a computer screen, they need to generate research questions or topics. They then work together to categorize all of the proposed topics. This process of organization helps learners organize information. 

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organizing information, organizational skills

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categorizing questions, categorizing topics, organizing information, english language arts
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Grade
2nd - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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