Creating a Question Tree

The video tutorial guides viewers through creating a question tree to aid in the writing process. It begins with selecting a root question and expands into trunk, branch, and twig questions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of refining questions and exploring interests to guide research. It concludes with suggestions for seeking further guidance from professors or writing centers.

What is the primary purpose of creating a question tree?

• To avoid asking questions

• To jumpstart the writing process

• To create a piece of art

• To finish the assignment quickly

What should you start with when creating a question tree?

• Twig questions

• Branch questions

• Trunk questions

• Root questions

What is the role of trunk questions in a question tree?

• They are the final questions

• They are the main questions that support the root question

• They are unrelated to the root question

• They help narrow down the topic

Which type of questions are developed after trunk questions?

• Root questions

• Branch questions

• Twig questions

• None of the above

What should you do if you feel lost while developing your question tree?

• Ignore the twig questions

• Give up on the assignment

• Brainstorm online for other questions or angles

• Start writing immediately

What might indicate that your root question is too broad?

• You finish the assignment quickly

• You cannot think of any trunk questions

• You have developed many twig questions

• You have no interest in the topic

What should you do with twig questions that interest you?

• Write them as root questions

• Ignore them

• Circle them

• Erase them

What is a good next step after developing your question tree?

• Change your topic completely

• Discard the question tree

• Ask your professor for ideas or next steps

• Start writing without any further help

Where can you seek additional help for your question tree?

• From unrelated books

• From your professor or writing center

• From online forums

• From your friends

What is the ultimate goal of creating a question tree?

• To finish the assignment quickly

• To avoid asking questions

• To help conduct research and grow your inquiry

• To create a frameworthy piece of art