Blog 10: EQ

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)
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)

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?
I feel that this questions fits the rule of 3

b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
This questions hits the first 2 points, but the formatting is a bit off. They could've said, "What is the most important aspect in securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?"

c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
I feel that this meets all 3 rules, but it could be phrased better as the first few words can be confused.

d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
This meets all 3 points


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.