Question

Read the description a student gave about how he wrote his research paper.

First, I analyzed the prompt to determine what my topic was going to be. I formulated a research plan and schedule and then wrote my research question. Then I found valid sources to use in my research and began learning about my topic. I organized what I found and wrote my draft, making sure to cite my sources. Finally, I edited it for grammar, structure, and readability.

What change should the student have made to the writing process?

The research plan and schedule should have been written after the research questions.
Analyzing the prompt should have happened after the research plan had been created.
Organizing the draft should have happened after editing for grammar and structure.
Finding sources and researching should have been done before writing the research question.

Answer 1

The first option. The student should have written the research question before creating the research plan and schedule — the question guides what you need to research and helps you make a focused, useful plan.