Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter/Focus questions

Developing focus questions

At the end of the Overview section, include a feature box containing focus questions that guide reader engagement with the chapter.

Purpose

Focus questions:

  • Break down the topic and sub-title into specific, answerable queries
  • Clearly indicate the main foci of the chapter
  • Help the reader understand what will be covered and why it matters

Requirements

Form:

  • Use questions (which end with a question mark)—do not use statements
  • Ask open-ended rather than closed questions (i.e., avoid yes/no questions; use questions that invite explanation, analysis, or discussion)
  • Avoid double-barreled questions (do not combine two or more questions into one; keep each question focused on a single idea)
  • Number each question sequentially
  • Include 3 to 5 questions
  • Present questions inside a feature box for visibility

Content:

  • Questions unpack the title and sub-title
  • Avoid overally general/basic questions (e.g., "What is motivation?")—cut to the chase
  • Ensure alignment between focus questions and the main heading structure of the chapter
  • Cover the core theoretical, empirical, and applied aspects implied by the sub-title
  • Focus questions (if not too long) can also be used as top-level headings

Example

Focus questions:

  1. What are the key theories that explain [topic]?
  2. How does [topic] influence [relevant process or outcome]?
  3. What evidence supports the role of [topic]] in [specific context]?
  4. In what ways can understanding [topic] be applied in [practical setting]?

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