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
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List your historical research topic here:
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Change and environmental issues; Chernobyl
Graded portion:
Write a clear, relevant, and focused research question about your finalized topic.
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What societal trends, such as political, economic, and social factors, were prevalent in the Soviet Union before and during the Chernobyl disaster, and how did these trends contribute to handling the accident and its aftermath?
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's beliefs, assumptions, and values can significantly influence how people question history. These factors shape an individual's perspective and can lead them to approach historical research differently. For example, someone who believes in the importance of government regulation may ask questions about the failures in the Soviet regulatory system that led to the Chernobyl disaster. On the other hand, someone who believes in the potential dangers of nuclear power may ask questions about the incident's long-term environmental and health impacts. Similarly, personal values and assumptions about power dynamics, cultural norms, or technological advancements can shape people's questions about history.
Ultimately, these beliefs, assumptions, and values guide individuals in selecting topics and formulating research questions that align with their interests and perspectives.
