Blog 9: EQ

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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)
• 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)

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?

No it is too general so it does not meet the Format criteria.

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

Yes, it requires depth of research, it allows you to argue what point is most important compared to others, and it's both specific to criminal investigation convictions and it makes sense.

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

No the wording doesn't make complete sense so maybe get rid of best and just use satisfies.

 d.  How can an Anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?

No because chronic pain is to general.

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.

Original: How to shape a surfboard that compliments the riders style?

New EQ: What part of a surfboard plays the most significant role in a riders surfing style?