Blog 9: EQ

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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've 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?

• This doesn't follow the rule of three. It's asking for one answer and not expanding on the topic of weight loss.

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

• This EQ is not following the rule of 3 because it's still only asking for one answer.

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

• Yes and no. Its still looking for a single answer, but it has added more depth as in what is being studied.

 d.  How can an Anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?

• Yes, this question does follow the rule of three. It clear states what is being looked for and the focus of the study.  It's straightforward

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 are the most significant qualities an officer should possess and how are they applied?