Thank you to Shepaung Valley School Library's LibGuide, Essential Questions, for the content of this page.
It's important to develop an essential research question that truly interests you!
Source: "What Makes a Question Essential?" ASCD. ASCD, 2014. Web. 17 Nov. 2014.
Your supporting questions guide you as you work so you will read and take notes only on what is needed for your project.
Example 1: Topic = Steroids
Issue = Steroids and Professional Athletes
Essential Question = Should steroids be banned from professional sports?
Supporting Questions:
Example 2: Topic = Skateboarding
Issue = Skateboarding and Helmets
Essential Question = Should skateboarders be required by law to wear
helmets?
Supporting Questions: