EVIDENCE

What do I know and how do I know it?

PERSPECTIVE

What are the different points of view Š mine and others?

EXTENSION

What are the deeper implications?

 

RELEVANCE

So what? What difference does this issue make?

REFLECTION

What did I learn?

 

What is the evidence?

 

 

 

What is the evidence supporting the different points of view?

 

 

 

Is it quality evidence?

Is it from reliable sources?

Is it by a qualified author?

 

What do I know from my past experiences, and what is my bias?

 

What is the possible bias of the research and the researchers?

 

What are the alternate points of view?

 

What did I learn from the experiences of others?

 

What can I learn from walking in somebody elseÕs shoes?

 

 

How might this issue or idea affect the future?

 

 

If conditions changed, what might happen?

 

 

Does the evidence show a pattern?

 

 

How does this issue connect to other issues/ideas?

 

Why is this issue or idea important to me?

 

 

 

What can I do with my knowledge of this issue?

 

 

 

How does this issue affect the community and what can be done with this information?

 

 

What have I concluded?

 

 

 

What other questions does this bring up?

 

 

 

How has what IÕve learned reaffirmed or changed my way of thinking?

 

11/1/07 ps