Characteristics+of+Good+Questions

What Makes A Good Question A Good Question?


Good questions are key to framing and focusing inquiry efforts. So then, what are the characteristics of a good question?

**// Our ideas... //**


 * Add ideas here and put your name in parentheses (Dr. Y)
 * Gives you the terms of getting the answer you're looking for (Meredith and Dr. Y)
 * A question that begs other questions (Lauren)
 * Open-ended, not yes or no (Jenn)
 * A question that helps you think differently than before (Zakk)
 * Why/How questions are generally good (Bethany)
 * Non-vague or poorly worded (Jenn)
 * Not unintentionally ambiguous (Matt)

//Continue to add to our list over the course of the semester....//