Help Please Imagine that you’re planning to take a trip. You begin by choosing a destination, and then you may consider the following questions: How will I get there? Where will I stay? What do I want to do when I arrive?

Conducting research is like planning for a trip. You begin by choosing a topic, so you know where you are headed with your research. Then you consider research questions to narrow the focus of your research to a central idea.

Write two possible research topics that you’re interested in learning more about, and explain why you are interested in these topics. Then write three research questions about each topic.

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.