Austin has gotten a research assignment from his science teacher. He knows what steps to follow, but he cannot remember the order in which to perform these steps:

(1) Come up with a research question.

(2) Narrow the topic.

(3) Gather sources.

What is the correct order?

A.
(1), (2), (3)
B.
(3), (1), (2)
C.
(2), (1), (3)
D.
(3), (2), (1)