1: Question & Explore

1.1 Personal interest and intellectual curiosity inspire investigation of topics or issues that may or may not be clearly defined. A well-crafted investigation explores the complexity of an issue or topic. Further inquiry can lead to unexpected conclusions, resolutions, innovations, or solutions.

1.2 Strengthening understanding of a concept or issue requires questioning existing ideas, using what is known to discover what is not known, and making connections to prior knowledge.  (What do you already know? How do you know it? How is everything related?)

1.3 The investigation process is aided by the effective organization, management, and selection of resources and information. Appropriate technologies and tools enable the scholar to become more efficient, productive, and credible 

1.4 The relevance and credibility of the source of information is determined by the context of its use. 

1.5 There are multiple ways to investigate questions, problems and issues. Methods should be aligned with the purpose of the inquiry.