HIS 100 Research Plan Preparation Worksheet (History Coursework)

HIS 100 Research Plan Preparation Worksheet
Prompt: Applying what you’ve learned about narrowing research questions, revise your research questions from your Topic Exploration Worksheet. In the tables below, replace the bracketed text with the original question, the revised version of that question, and one to two sentences explaining how you approached your revisions for that question to give your instructor insight on your revision process. Then, answer the questions about your primary sources below the tables by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information.
Research Question 1
Original Question

Revised Question

Did all stakeholders participate in the drafting of the constitution, for example, through public participation forums?

Did the constitution-making process depend on public participation and majority rule?

During the revision process, I focused on how I can make the question more specific while covering a particular aspect of the constitution. The questions seek to get information on whether the constitution-making process follows a democratic approach.

Research Question 2
Original Question

Revised Question

What options were put forward about the age limits of people who hold public offices? Is it still valid, or does it need amendment?

Based on the options put forward about age limits of put how hold public officers, is the constitution a valid document?

During the revision, I want to reduce the original questions...