Question

Which is an example of a strong beginning for a research report? A. On a clear night in the country, you can see thousands of tiny stars. Have you ever wondered how big those tiny flickering stars really are? I decided to find out. B. If you're in the country on a clear night, you can see a lot of stars. C. Our sun is a star. Stars are pretty interesting things. There is a lot we don't know about them.

Answer 1

A strong beginning for a research report would be option A: "On a clear night in the country, you can see thousands of tiny stars. Have you ever wondered how big those tiny flickering stars really are? I decided to find out." This introduction hooks the reader's interest by posing a question and indicating the researcher's intent to investigate, setting the stage for the research topic about stars.