HIS 100 Module Two Activity Template: Historical Research Question
This activity is your last chance to choose a topic. Topic changes may be based on your research
or instructor feedback. Then write a historical research question that addresses an aspect of
your finalized topic. Replace the bracketed text below with your responses.
Non-graded portion
:
List your historical research topic here:
Climate Change and Environmental Issues
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Chernobyl
Graded portion:
Write a clear, relevant, and focused research question about your finalized topic.
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What are the long-term environmental impacts of the Chernobyl disaster on the
surrounding region, and how have these impacts affected both the human population
and the local ecosystem?
Explain how another person’s beliefs, assumptions, and values may lead that person to create a
different question than you.
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Another person with different beliefs, assumptions, and values than myself may
approach the topic from a different perspective and focus on various aspects that they
deem essential. This could lead them to create a separate question highlighting other
concerns and priorities. For example, someone who values economic growth and
prioritizes it over environmental concerns may ask questions such as "How can we
ensure that nuclear power plants continue to operate safely and efficiently to meet our
energy demands?". In contrast, someone who prioritizes environmental protection may
ask a question such as "What are the alternatives to nuclear power that can meet our
energy needs without the risk of environmental disasters like Chernobyl?" Therefore, an
individual's beliefs, assumptions, and values can influence how they think about a
particular issue and shape the questions they ask about it.
