Discussion Topic 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.

Read this excerpt from welty's "a visit of charity": "i'm a campfire i have to pay a visit to some oldlady," she told the nurse at the desk. this was a woman ina white uniform who looked as if she were cold; she hadclose-cut hair which stood up on the very top of her headexactly like a sea wave. marian, the little girl, did not tell herthat this visit would give her a minimum of only threepoints in her score."acquainted with any of our residents? " asked the nurse.she lifted one eyebrow and spoke like a man.which narrative technique does welty use to slow the pace of the story in thispassage? oa. limited descriptionsob. a gloomy settingoc. short sentencesod. complex sentences