Blog 9: EQ

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)
• Takes a stance (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 it meets the rule of 3 criteria.
• Tell why it does or why it doesn't

 a.  What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?

- I think this question does in fact meet the rule of three. The topic, being weight loss, has a ton of information. It's a health topic which is a topic that calls for a lot of research. You can go in depth with information about weight loss.
 b.  What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?

- I feel like this question will lead to just one answer. The answer would most likely not give enough information about it. The research would not be extensive. Does not meet the rule of three. The format of the question is okay, the word choice could be better.
 c.  What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?

- Not a lot of research can be done on this. The research that COULD potentially be done would be interviews from people who constantly get their hair done. The format of the question is fine on the other hand.

 d.  How can an Anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?

-Arguing points can be made. A lot of research could come from this. The format of the question is good. Meets the rule of three.

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.

-What needs to be done in order to successfully manage a live music venue for an extended period of time?