English B IA Research Question Evaluator
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Compare High-Scoring vs. Flawed English B RQs
Below are examples of evaluated RQs from recent English B 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 do English job work?
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Specify the context by inserting a clear target-language setting (for example: 'English-language customer-service interactions in the United States').
How do presenters on a popular Lagos English‑language radio talk show use code‑switching and Nigerian English features to build credibility and listener solidarity?
Strengths:
Clear context: specifies Lagos and an English-language radio format, anchoring the study in a real community.
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What is English B?
Strengths:
Uses a clear topic label ('English B'), which signals the subject area.
Weaknesses:
Specify a target-language context to anchor the inquiry (e.g., 'in Hong Kong secondary schools' or 'among Hong Kong students'). Example: Insert 'in Hong Kong high schools' after 'English B'.
In what ways do front‑page articles in three major U.S. newspapers describe and frame immigrants using English, and how do these portrayals influence public perception?
Strengths:
Clearly targets language use in an English-language context (U.S. newspapers).
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