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Research Strategies. Pearl DeSure and Sarah Gilman University of Hawaii-West Oahu Library March 20 th , 2014. Narrowing Strategy 1: Aspect. Focus on a particular ASPECT of the topic: Not: GMOs But: What are the physical effects of GMOs?. Narrowing Strategy 2: Time.
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Research Strategies Pearl DeSure and Sarah Gilman University of Hawaii-West Oahu Library March 20th, 2014
Narrowing Strategy 1: Aspect Focus on a particular ASPECT of the topic: Not: GMOs But: What are the physical effects of GMOs?
Narrowing Strategy 2: Time Focus on your topic during a particular TIME PERIOD How were GMOs produced between 1990 and 2000?
Narrowing Strategy 3: Type Focus on a specific TYPE or CLASS of people or things as they relate to your topic What are GM insects?
Narrowing Strategy 4: Place Focus on a particular PLACE How are GMOs produced in Hawaii?
Narrowing Strategy 5: Add Two Topics Focus on the relationship between TWO DIFFERENT TOPICS What is the relationship between GMOs and cancer?
Narrowing Strategy 6: Combine Combine TWO OR MORENARROWING STRATEGIES How were GMOs produced in Hawaii between 1990 and 2000?
A Review of Narrowing Strategies: Narrow your topic by focusing on: • Aspect • Time • Type • Place • Its relationship with a secondtopic • A combinationof two or more of the above
Exercise: Narrowing Your Topic Possible broad topics: GLOBAL WARMING SURFING UNEMPLOYMENT HIGHER EDUCATION
Concept Blocking What are the health benefits of drinking green tea?
Concept Blocking What are the health benefits of drinking green tea?
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CRAAP • Currency • Relevance • Authority • Accuracy • Purpose
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