Line of inquiry — English definition
The planned sequence of sub-questions and searches a researcher follows to answer the main question.
Where it is taught
- Developing a Research Question — Research & Source-Based Writing, English 11: American Voices, Identity & Public Memory, Grade 11
In use
With a question in hand, experienced researchers do not just start searching — they plan a line of inquiry, breaking the large question into the smaller sub-questions that must be answered along the way.
Developing a Research Question