Question
A writer summarized the steps they need to take to write a thoughtful analysis that draws from sources. Which step should come first?(1 point)
Responses
sifts through information and selects only the information that responds to the inquiry question
sifts through information and selects only the information that responds to the inquiry question
locates, accesses, and evaluates multiple sources
locates, accesses, and evaluates multiple sources
determines a focus of the inquiry after asking necessary questions
determines a focus of the inquiry after asking necessary questions
takes notes, paraphrases ideas, and includes select quotations
takes notes, paraphrases ideas, and includes select quotations
Responses
sifts through information and selects only the information that responds to the inquiry question
sifts through information and selects only the information that responds to the inquiry question
locates, accesses, and evaluates multiple sources
locates, accesses, and evaluates multiple sources
determines a focus of the inquiry after asking necessary questions
determines a focus of the inquiry after asking necessary questions
takes notes, paraphrases ideas, and includes select quotations
takes notes, paraphrases ideas, and includes select quotations
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
The first step should be to **determine a focus of the inquiry after asking necessary questions**. Establishing a clear focus is crucial for guiding the research process and determining which sources and information will be relevant to the analysis.