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Transforming basic questions into interesting research questions (Discuss and Reflect)

Transform the following yes-or-no questions into inquiry-based research questions by writing questions that invite interesting, in-depth responses. After you provide an answer, click submit to save your work and to see a suggested answer to compare with your work. For your work to be shared with your instructor, you must submit answers for all six items.

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1. Should the U.S. offer zero-interest loans to college students to pay for their education?

Answers will vary, but one possible response might be How would the nation as a whole benefit from government-sponsored zero-interest loans for college tuition?

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2. Does the U.S. need to raise the federal minimum wage?

Answers will vary, but one possible response might be How does raising the federal minimum wage strengthen local economies?

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3. Will promising new cancer treatments increase cancer survival rates if the FDA speeds up its new treatment approval process?

Answers will vary, but one possible response might be How does the FDA’s treatment approval process help or hinder cancer treatment for the average patient?

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4. Should the U.S. ban genetically-modified seeds?

Answers will vary, but one possible response might be What risks are associated with farming genetically-modified seeds?

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5. Is the practice of banning visible tattoos in the workplace unconstitutional?

Answers will vary, but one possible response might be When drafting policies regarding visible tattoos in the workplace, how can employers ensure that those policies respect employees’ constitutional rights?

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6. Should teachers promote “productive struggle” for their teenage students?

Answers will vary, but one possible response might be How does “productive struggle” help students develop critical thinking skills?