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1. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about scholarly journal articles?

They are peer-reviewed

They are written by academic or professional experts

They often include a section about research methods

They include lists of references and sources used

They include lots of advertisements

2. The best place to find reliable sources on Genetically Modified Organism would be:

Ebooks

Print Books

Greenr Database

All of the Above

None of the Above

3. Is the topic too broad, too narrow, or just about right?

Air pollution in urban areas

The environmental impact of the 2010 Gulf oil spill on the reproductive cycles of hermit crabs in Robert's Bay in Sarasota County, FL.

Polar bear adaptation to global warming in the Arctic.

A) Topic A is too broad. You’d need to identify an aspect of air pollution to narrow the scope.

B) Topic A is a bit narrow. It may be hard to find information on something so specific. Look more broadly for information on the impact of the oil spill on marine life in the region.

C) Topic C is about right. There should be enough information to get you started. You’ll continue to refine your ideas as you learn more about the topic.

Explanation

A) Topic A is too broad. You’d need to identify an aspect of air pollution to narrow the scope.

B) Topic A is a bit narrow. It may be hard to find information on something so specific. Look more broadly for information on the impact of the oil spill on marine life in the region.

C) Topic C is about right. There should be enough information to get you started. You’ll continue to refine your ideas as you learn more about the topic.

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