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English A (Lang & Lit) IO IA Research Question Evaluator
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Compare High-Scoring vs. Flawed English A (Lang & Lit) IO RQs
Below are examples of evaluated RQs from recent English A (Lang & Lit) IO IAs. Review the strengths and weaknesses to understand the scoring criteria, and feel free to evaluate your own RQ using the form above.
How does English A (Lang & Lit) IO affect things?
Strengths:
Clearly questions the impact of a specific practice (IO) rather than just naming a text.
Weaknesses:
Specify a clearer issue or human experience instead of 'things' (e.g., replace with 'identity' or 'educational outcomes'). Example: Replace with 'How does the English A Lang & Lit IO affect learners' understanding of identity?'
How does In what ways work?
Strengths:
Contains a question form which signals an investigative aim.
Weaknesses:
Clarify the topic by inserting a concrete issue or concept (e.g., "How does work function as a social concept in different contexts?").
In what ways does social media algorithmic curation contribute to the polarization of political beliefs among young adults, as reflected in contemporary online discourse?
Strengths:
Clear focus on a specific issue (polarization) and a defined mechanism (algorithmic curation).
Weaknesses:
How do educational curricula that prioritize national history over multicultural perspectives influence students' sense of identity and community in multilingual societies?
Strengths:
Clear focus on an educative policy issue (curricula prioritization) and its impact on identity and community.
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