Blog 10: Working EQ

Content

1.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)

2. Review the following EQs and

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?

• Framework: Not a yes or no question. Provides framework for studies.
• Stance: It allows for an argument.
• Format: It is specific and makes sense.

b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?

• Framework: Not a yes or no question. Provides framework for studies.
• Stance: Seems as if there is no room for argument or expansion.
• Format: The wording seems a bit odd.

c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?

• Framework:  The satisfaction of a customer is opinionated. Research may be difficult.
• Stance:  There is room for an argument, although it may be difficult to argue the satisfaction of a customer.
• Format: The questions makes sense. Wording is okay.

d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?

• Framework: Allows for research and is not a yes or no question.
• Stance: Allows for an argument.
• Format: It is specific enough and is logical.

3. What are the most important steps one must follow when caring for a patient?