Creating+ Compelling+Question

== = = = **The definition of** __ **COMPELLING:** __=

// **It is an Adjective ** //
1. Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way. 2. Not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction.

3 parts of a compelling question:
* Open-ended questions are encouraged*
 * Your group is curious and motivated about finding the answer to the question.
 * The question is of social importance (it is not just interesting to you but finding the answer can help others too).
 * The question lines up with the topic you are studying.

Compelling questions CANNOT:

 * be a direct question that has a direct answer
 * be answered with a yes or a no
 * be unable to be researched (are not about things that we do not know about- i.e., Do Aliens like warm weather better than cold weather?)



Sample questions other students have used before:
 __English/Language Arts__: What makes a good argument?  __Science__ : What are the cost and benefits of genetic engineering? What impact does global warming have on our planet and what can we do about it? __History/Social Studies__: How did problems associated with the electoral college impact recent presidential elections? __Mathematics__: What cell phone plan is best for my family?