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Ask a useful question

Updated September 11, 2026

Original introductory guidance from OTWONO Labs. Examples are illustrative and do not report an actual study or award learning credit.

Begin with the decision

Write what you want to decide or understand. “I want to learn about productivity” is an interest. “Which arrangement helps me find a task with fewer mistakes?” gives you something observable to investigate.

Define the boundaries

Name the person or group, the situation and the outcome. Choose a question that fits the time and information you have. You can widen the investigation later.

Separate questions from predictions

A question asks what happens. A prediction states what you expect. Write both before you begin so an unexpected result does not quietly change the original purpose.

Worked example

Broad interest: better notes. Question: Can I locate a named fact more quickly in a page organized by topic or by date? Prediction: topic headings will help. Useful records include time, wrong answers, the order of attempts and how familiar the material is. This is a fictional planning example, not a research result.

Try it

Choose one everyday frustration. Write an interest, a bounded question, a prediction and an observation that might challenge your prediction. If the question contains words such as better or easier, explain how you would recognize them.

Published September 2026. Suggest a correction or browse the library.