3 Questions

On the first day of the IP course, we’ll be discussing what makes good (and not so good) “questions”.  We need some material to work with.  So, in preparation for the first class, go into your backyard (or a quiet place with natural inspiration) and come up with three short biological questions (e.g., based on observations you make or on other thoughts that form in your mind).  Write down three of these questions and bring to them to the first class meeting.  The purpose here is not to judge your ability to come up with the greatest questions since Darwin .  It’s to have a wide collection of questions that will form the basis of a lively discussion.  There are no right or wrong questions, although we will use the questions as a means to formulate our views about what makes a “good questions” (we need “bad” ones too for contrast).  So, come with three questions and prepared to talk, listen, think, argue, and reflect.

Last revised:  21 August 2007 (CWO)