Question

Read the research question.

Katarina is writing a research-based informative essay on her neighbor’s community-supported agricultural system. She is implementing her research plan and is trying to schedule an interview with her neighbor. Katarina’s neighbor cannot speak with her until Friday, but her research plan states that on Friday she will be taking notes on the research she conducted.

What is the best next step for Katarina?

cancel the interview with her neighbor because it is unnecessary research
change the timeline because it is unrealistic given her neighbor’s schedule
revise her research questions because she wants to meet her deadlines
draft her research paper because she can interview her neighbor later

Answer 1

Change the timeline because it is unrealistic given her neighbor’s schedule.

Adjust the plan so the Friday interview is included (and move the note-taking or other tasks to another day). Interviews are essential primary research and the schedule should be flexible to accommodate sources.