Asking Questions without Easy Answers

Clarifying a Question Break it down Brainstorm related terms Build a bridge from popular tools

Constructing Questions… Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?

…Shape Answers Reports Description Facts Statistics Details Research Analysis Arguments Insights New questions

CRAAP TEST

Currency?

Relevance?

Authority?

Accuracy?

Purpose?

Inquiry Quotient #1 I believe that Google, Quora and other online resources now give us all the tools we need to answer even the most difficult questions.

Inquiry Quotient #2 I think the secret to answering a difficult question or challenge is to put all your concentration and focus on it—until you think of an answer.

Inquiry Quotient #3 I believe that you shouldn’t question the way something is being done unless you are prepared to offer an alternative idea.

Inquiry Quotient #4 When tackling a difficult question, I tend to trust my gut instinct—because the first idea or reaction I have is often the best.

Inquiry Quotient #5 I believe it’s always important to do your homework first, so you can avoid asking naïve questions.

Inquiry Quotient #6 I try to craft my questions so that they sound intelligent and demonstrate that I have some knowledge about the subject at hand.

Inquiry Quotient #7 I believe that if you want to come up with the most beautiful, catalytic questions in any given field, turn to the experts in that field and find out what they would ask.

Inquiry Quotient #8 I agree with this well-known axiom favored by trial lawyers: Never ask a question unless you already know the answer.

Inquiry Quotient #9 If you want to learn from people, the best thing you can do is keep asking them as many questions as possible.

Inquiry Quotient #10 I know I’ve mastered a subject when I no longer have questions about it.