Thursday, November 21, 2013

Blog 9: EQ

1. I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.


  • Point of an EQ: "to help the students 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."
  • EQ must: have depths of research, not a yes/no question, have a purpose, & be well formatted. 
2. Do the following EQs meet the rule of 3 criteria, explain why or why not.
a.  What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
EQ meets the criteria of 2, somewhat 1, and doesn't really meet 3.
Why? Well because so many people can argue what they believe is the correct answer (2nd criteria) while also providing some sort of research to back up their beliefs.

b.  What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
EQ meets the criteria of 2 and 1, but does not meet 3 at all.
Again anyone can argue for their beliefs and prove it with some facts. And it doesn't apply to the last one because it's wording so so bad where it leaves us wondering who and what to answer this question.

c.  What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
EQ meets the criteria of 2 and 3, but doesn't meet 1.
This EQ seems like it's already answer by talking about the customers because you should "listen to them." It's not really giving us the liberty to answer it, they should've worded it differently.

d.  How can an Anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
EQ meets all the criterias! 
It meets all because it's asking for everyone to do research but also stating their opinion along the way. And the word "treat" helps us specify what we are looking for.

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