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(adapted from the Level 1 Inquiry Achievement Standard)

Develop a framework for the Inquiry:
1. identify a focus for the Inquiry (may be provided by the teacher or selected by the student);
2. develop research questions and/or appropriate data gathering questions;
3. check out any ethical procedures applicable to the inquiry;
4. decide on appropriate methodology for information collection, recording and processing;
5. decide on appropriate mode for communicating information;
6. identify possible primary and/or secondary sources;
7. plan strategies for dealing with problems or issues that might arise;
8. decide on time management strategies.

   Start Inquiring:

9. collect and record information;
10. organise and process the information;
11. communicate the information using appropriate conventions;
12. draw conclusions that relate to significant ideas about society.

    Evaluate:

13. evaluate the inquiry process which, could include checking for:
    • accuracy
    • relevance
    • sufficiency
    • significance
14. identify areas for improvement/extension/follow up.