1) Is a vegetarian diet healthier than a meat-based diet? Academic journals would be most useful because they provide research on a focused topic like this one, as well as being factual information from a scholars.
2) Target often forces musicians to alter lyrics in order to have their CDs sold in Target stores. Is this censorship? Websites would be the most useful resource as they can provide expert and popular opinions, company information, also a great way to start researching the topic.
3) How much more can a college graduate expect to earn over someone with a high school diploma?
Reference books would be the most useful as they provide statistical information.
4) Should educators use commercial services to combat plagiarism?
Official web sites would be the best way to research this question because you can find expert opinion from educational professionals.
5) Is the current lack of sunspot activity affecting global warming?
Scholarly journals would be the most useful because we can find information written by experts in this subject as well as having factual documented evidence.
6) How can the the American people keep their privacy while maintaining a digital life?
Magazines would be the most useful resource because we can find opinions of popular culture, also finding this resource is useful for finding up to date information.
7) How do computer forensics protect society from cyber crime?
Scholarly journals would be the most useful because we can find information on a focused topic that is factual and supported by evidence.
8) What freedoms do we give up under the USA Patriot Act?
Reference books would be the most useful because we can look up exactly what the law entails.
Hi, Doug:
ReplyDeleteYou did an excellent job matching up resources with the questions as well as describing what kind of information you'd expect to find in them. Don't forget government websites and advocacy groups for your question about the patriot act. There are many organizations that keep track of legislation and how it affects every day life as well as ACLU or something specific to civil liberties. Trying to determine what information would best answer your question and where to locate it can save your time when you start your research.
Good work,
Andrea