Blog 10
1. Review this. Confirm by stating "I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ."
Essential Question
Once a topic is chosen, the student will develop a working essential question. The purpose of the working essential question is to help the student build a strong foundation of research which will allow him or her to create an essential question that encourages depth and rigor in the chosen topic. An essential question must:
- Provide a framework for studies (It calls for breadth and depth of research, Is not a yes/no question)
- Take a stance (It allows you to argue some point, Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)
- Format (It is specific, The wording makes sense)
- Tell us if each meets the rule of three.
- Tell why they do or don't.
a. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
No the questions doesn't have any depth, you could find the answer online. You can't really take a stance. It isn't that specific.
b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
Yes you can answer the question only through research. You can take a stance. The question is specific.
c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
No the answer is basically opinion. You can't take a stance on this. This question is formatted but does not meet rule of three.
d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
Yes, could be found from time of research. Yes you could take a stance on this. This questions is perfectly formatted.
