Blog 10: EQ

Hannah Leonard

November 12 , 2014

North 12

Blog 10: EQ Research

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)

I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.

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?

Yes, because it is not a yes/no question, allows for argument, and the wording makes sense.
 b.  What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?

No, because the wording seems off.
 c.  What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?

Yes, because it is not a yes/no question, allows for argument, and the wording makes sense.

 d.  How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
Yes, because it is not a yes/no question, allows for argument, and the wording makes sense.

3.  Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project.  The senior team will be meeting with students shortly for EQ revision and approval; you are expected to bring your research notebook to that meeting with your EQ draft written inside in pencil.

EQ: What is the best way to prevent domestic violence?