Use inquiry to extend understanding of a particular topic related to the themes and issues being studied as follows

• generate key research questions to guide inquiry and seek required information and data from a variety of sources (e.g., observations, interviews, print, electronic, and video resources)
• summarize and focus personal knowledge of a topic to determine information needs
• create and follow a plan to collect and record information within a pre-established frame
• assess completeness and relevance of ideas and information
• cite more than one source, when appropriate (Use two to three informational sources to research an assigned topic.)
• evaluate the appropriateness of information for a particular audience, form, and purpose
• identify gaps in information and collect and gather additional information
• relate gathered information to prior knowledge to reach conclusion and develop point of view
• recognize and avoid plagiarism
• use the language of inquiry (e.g., "I wonder if...", `What do I want to find out?', `What do I need to do next?').