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 * STEP 1: TOPIC SELECTION **

4. Determine whether the primary focus of the issue is cultural, resource, economic, environmental or political. Explain your decision.
=== -The topic is cultural, because it’s dealing with the people of the country and their views. Resources because oil has allowed Switzerland to become as rich as it is today. And Economic dealing with money of the country. === === 5. **__Recreate__** the following chart on a separate piece of paper. Using the following “K-W-L Organizer”, recall what you already know about your topic, organize any new ideas, ask questions and record your learning. ===
 * ===** K: What I Know about the Topic **=== || ===** W: What I want to Know about the Topic **=== || ===** L: What I have Learned about the Topic from Preliminary Reading / Courses Studies **=== ||
 * Them staying neutral helped them become wealthy || -Who lead the swiss to where they are today || -Switzerland remained neutral throughout the first and 2nd world war ||

7. Create TWO controversial questions about the topic that your thesis paper may answer.
=== 8. Using the “Evaluating Internet Resources Criteria” found at the following website: __ [] __ find 3 resources on your topic on the web that fit the criteria of a valid Internet resource. ===

http://www.international-macro.economics.uni-mainz.de/Dateien/Switzerlands_Rise_We_We_Sept_08.pdf

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** Developing a Hypothesis ** **What is a hypothesis?**  What is a hypothesis? A hypothesis is defined as, “a proposition or principle put forth or stated merely as a basis for reasonable argument, or as a premise from which to draw a conclusion.” This means that you do not have to be certain that your hypothesis is correct. It is a statement that you hope to prove true. Once you complete your research and you know more about your subject you might have to modify your hypothesis.

**Does your hypothesis have to be true?**  You don’t have to be certain that your hypothesis is correct. It is a starting point, a statement that you hope to prove true after more research and investigation. That said, after more research you might find you have to modify your hypothesis.  **Why do you need a hypothesis?**  A good hypothesis will help you to focus your investigation. It will keep you from “losing the forest for the trees”. As you progress through your investigation you might notice that more and more information comes out. Your hypothesis will ensure that you stay on course in your investigation.  **__ Steps in Writing an Effective Hypothesis __**

**STEP 1: Preliminary Research** You must review your information so far and decide what information is important and how it will help you develop your hypothesis.

**STEP 2: Write Your Hypothesis** Your hypothesis is a statement that you intend to prove through your research. It should state your focus. When you have finished with your hypothesis, check it to be sure it has the following criteria:
 * 1) It is written in the form of a concise statement.
 * 2) It reflects a position being taken by the writer.
 * 3) It is arguable, and a contrary position can be taken.
 * 4) It requires research to determine whether or not it is true.
 * 5) It is a significant matter to social scientists.
 * 6) It is a complex notion, dealing with a number of variables.
 * 7) It is not written in the first person.
 * 8) It can be tested.

**STEP 3: Test it against the Criteria** Take your hypothesis and check to see if it has the criteria listed in Step Two. If it doesn’t you need to take another look at your hypothesis. You should rework it so it fits but be sure not to lose your focus.

 **// Honours //** **// Thesis Course IDP 4U1 //**

** Developing Research Questions ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">//In order to be effective in your research you need to have an effective set of research questions to guide you in your studies. These questions must be informed. They should be based on your research so far along with your hypothesis.//

<span style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding: 0in;">**STEP 1: Look over your material** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Before you can begin creating research questions you should look over your research so far to see where you are going.

<span style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding: 0in;">**STEP 2: Creating your questions** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Your questions are very important to your research because they are your guide to getting the answers you need. They must be focused and insightful. The following are four major types of questions you can ask in your research:

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Ø **Factual Questions** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;">These questions have right and wrong answers that tend to be accepted by most people in the field. These questions usually begin with, “who,” “what,” “where,” or “when.” They provide a good base for information on the subject you are pursuing. These questions are quite effective for background information. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Ø **Clarification Questions** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;">These questions attempt to narrow the focus of the research and eliminate misunderstandings about the meaning of terms being used. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Ø **Interpretive Questions** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;">Researchers use these questions to focus on the meaning of their research. Quite often these questions allow the researcher to take a side on the issue. It is important to note that the same question could be answered quite differently by two different researchers depending on their hypothesis and their research so far. The important part however, is ensuring that the researcher backs their answer up with information from their research. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Ø **Inquiry Questions** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;">Researchers often develop these questions to look for related factors within their research. These questions often have more than one correct answer, and normally require considerable research to answer properly. Eg. What are some of the major factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency in society?

<span style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding: 0in;">**STEP 3: Have your questions checked by a partner** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">In this step you will have a partner check your questions for you to ensure they are focused and appropriate to your topic. They will look to see if you have the appropriate types of questions and if they are concise with a clear direction. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> **// Honours //** **// Thesis Course IDP 4U1 //** NAME:

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">** Developing a Hypothesis & Research Questions **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">**TOPIC:**
 * ===Switzerland has stayed neutral and through economic policy have become one of the riches countries in the world. " The Swiss Miracle"=== ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">**OVERVIEW OF TOPIC:**
 * Switzerland has stay neutral through both world wars, ||
 * Through smart economic policy's they've become very wealthy ||
 * The swiss dominated in the free trade era ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> **CONTROVERSIAL QUESTION(S) REGARDING TOPIC:**
 * Did Switzerland make its riches off of Nazi gold? ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">**HYPOTHESIS:**
 * Switzerlands nutrality in ww1 and ww2 allowed it to rise the banking sector of the world. ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">**RESEARCH QUESTIONS:** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> //You should have a minimum of TWO (2) questions of each type for your research. These questions should be clear and relate to your hypothesis. Remember, they should guide you in your research not confuse you.//

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Ø **Factual Questions**


 * What leader lead switzerland to stay neutral ||
 * When did they claim themselves as a neutral country ||
 * When did they start to rise to the top of the banking sector ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Ø **Clarification Questions**
 * What parts of Switzerland neutrally lead them to become rich ||
 * What other factors allowed Switzerland to rise to become one of the riches countries in the world. ||
 * What explains the rise? ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Ø **Interpretive Questions**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Ø **Inquiry Questions**

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 * Art are there any lessons that other countries could learn**
 * from the factors that combined to achieve rapid growth and development?**