Flow Chart: Choosing WHY or HOW

This flow chart helps students decide how to start a thesis by walking them through a few quick questions. Students first identify what they are explaining, then follow the chart to determine whether their answer should focus on a WHY (reason), HOW–Procedural (steps or order), or HOW–Relational (method, evidence, or influence). The chart supports students in making the right thinking choice before they write, helping their responses stay focused and aligned with the prompt.