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This guide is designed to help you identify sources for your Mini-Term Paper Assignment. The blue tabs above include search tips and links to research tools.
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Research Strategy
Consider these questions as you start your mini-term paper assignment:
1. What topic do you plan to research? Have you identified:
A. Health Outcome: e.g. weight loss, cardiovascular health, cognitive function
B. Nutritional Factor: e.g. blueberries, red wine, sports drinks
To focus your topic even more, you may also want to consider:
C. Population: e.g. athletes, pregnant women, vegetarians
2. What types of information would you like to find (or are you required to use)?
| Types of Sources: | Research Tool: |
|---|---|
| Books | Harvest Catalog |
| Academic Journal Articles | Subscription Database(s), e.g. PubMed |
| Websites (reputable) | Commercial Search Engine |
3. What has been published in scholarly books/journal articles about your topic?
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