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ResearchQuest
Guided research adventure where students formulate questions, evaluate sources, synthesize findings, and produce reports -- building essential information literacy skills through structured research quests.
#4A6FA5 ResearchQuest is a guided research adventure where you learn how to find, evaluate, and use information like a real researcher. You will formulate research questions, evaluate sources using the CRAAP test, take organized notes, build bibliographies, and produce research reports. These are essential
What's inside
Asking Good Questions
Every great research project starts with a question. ResearchQuest guides you from broad topics ("space") to focused, answerable research questions ("How do ast
Source Evaluation (CRAAP Test)
Not all sources are equally trustworthy. Rate every source using the CRAAP test: Currency (how recent?), Relevance (does it answer your question?), Authority (w
Note-Taking
Take structured notes from your evaluated sources. The app teaches you the difference between quoting (exact words), paraphrasing (your own words), and summariz
Bibliography Building
As you add sources, ResearchQuest automatically builds your bibliography in MLA or APA format. You learn what information each citation needs and why proper att
How ResearchQuest handles your kid's data
- ✅ All progress, settings, and AI-generated content stays on the device
- ✅ No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs
- ✅ No ads, no in-app purchases — you pay once
- ✅ COPPA compliant under the 2026 FTC amendments
- ✅ Parental controls + session limits + content filters built in
ResearchQuest runs on ForgeKit — the open-source Swift Package Manager framework that powers every Spark & Anvil app. ForgeKit ensures consistent accessibility, COPPA compliance, and design language across the portfolio, so your kid's progress and preferences feel coherent across every app they touch.
Coming to the App Store
ResearchQuest is in active development. Email us to hear when it ships — no marketing, no spam, just a one-shot launch announcement.
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