The student clearly stated an appropriate and specific research question for the historical investigation, focusing on the relationship between World War I and the 1917 February/March Russian Revolution. The question has a defined scope, identifying significant historical figures and events, which allows for thorough exploration. The student selected relevant sources, including a secondary article and a primary letter, and effectively explained their relevance to the investigation. Although the student did not explicitly classify the sources as primary or secondary, they provided a detailed analysis of the values and limitations of the origins, purposes, and content of both sources, demonstrating a strong understanding of their significance to the research question.