1 - The Research Process: From Inquiry to Reliable Information
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Practice Questions
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Name a primary source.
💡 Hint: Think of original materials.
What characteristic makes a research question strong?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes a question guide your research.
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What is a primary source?
💡 Hint: Think about sources that provide first-hand information.
True or False: Secondary sources are always more reliable than primary sources.
💡 Hint: Consider specific circumstances instead of thinking generally.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked to research the effects of social media on youth. Formulate five effective research questions and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Remember to think in terms of specific aspects of social media and its effects.
Evaluate the credibility of a research article from an unknown website claiming to debunk climate change science. What steps will you take using the C.R.A.A.P. test?
💡 Hint: Go through each aspect of the C.R.A.A.P. in order and take notes.
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