ART OF QUESTIONING- MASTER IT!

You are one of the most popular faces in class, not because you are funny or have great note taking abilities but because you ask the most number of questions. In fact, you might not know this but some of your classmates could recognize you by simply looking at your arm. Although, being inquisitive is not a bad quality, but it is important to ask the right questions so as not to irritate your instructor and others in the class and also to maximize learning. Here are a few tips for honing your questioning skills:

1. Be precise

A question needs to be crisp and to-the-point. It doesn’t need to have a beginning, middle and an end. If you beat around the bush, chances are your professors won’t be sure which part of the chapter you haven’t understood, or need an explanation for.

2. Be clear about what you wish to know

It can be a question that’s open and debatable, or one that’s closed and factual. The former kind would make for wide interpretation and opinionated answers which express a certain point of view. The latter are specific and accurate. So be clear about what you wish to know and frame your question accordingly.

3. Ask questions relevant to context

This means that if you have a doubt regarding a particular subject; clarify it when it is being discussed. Because many times, questions open up newer avenues and doubts about a subject, so addressing these would benefit the whole class.

4. Do not hesitate to contact your teacher post the class

If you’re feeling too uncomfortable to ask a question in front of your classmates, wait till the session is over and approach your professor. This will probably put you more at ease and help you listen, register, raise doubts and converse better with your teacher. One on one interactions are always much better than one to many.

5. Compile your questions

Doubts may crop up at any time; when you’re studying, reading or copying notes. Note these down on a piece of paper so that you get them clarified in class without forgetting. This is to make sure that you don’t have any unanswered questions when the exam approaches.
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