- 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?
-I believe this is a good EQ, it allows the student to revolve his research around the idea of weight loss and only on that. It does give him freedom to research possible answers to which he can develop his own arguable answer but the wording of the question limits him to only one, very detailed answer.Also the wording is much like all the other Senior project and Senior team EQ's ive seen before.
b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
- I feel that this has the potential to do well, and i see where it's trying to go but, the problem i see is that criminal proceedings are already done in a certain format; they cannot be changed for certain people. Also i dont know what the question is asking, is it asking what is most important to the suspect, or for the team of the prosecution? I think this is too specific of an EQ and limits the students ability to research more items to make a stand.
c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
- Im perplexed because it seems like a good EQ but i don't know if it is, The wording seems nice, and i am able to see what the question is asking. It does ask for a specific answer at the end of the whole question, but i guess the problem i see would be the framework for studies. There aren't really a set book or source on how to please customers in hair dressing. The problem i see is that the research will be too vague on variations of hairstyles instead of the physcology of how a customer gets pleased after getting a service done (in this case, the hair-do).
d. How can an Anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
- I don't think this is a good EQ, With today's medicine, there is already a norm of pain relief (Advil Tylenol) and for many, this is already considered great for them because it does what everyone wants and does so with convenience. Also i feel that their research will be limited too much with few amounts of variables in their question to define. Also the wording isn't asking for the best remedy, but he is asking for what is the best way to administer that remedy.
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.
-Well my current EQ,"What are the best ways to "Not Lose" in a controlled environment" and upon reviewing these criteria i will slightly change the wording because that is what i feel weakens my EQ....My topic and idea of focus is there but it isn't as clear as it could be. "What is the most important factor to "Not Lose" in a controlled environment" will be my somewhat edited EQ.
