Unit 4, Post 1, Practice Questions

Practice Questions

1) Is a vegetarian diet healthier than a meat-based diet?

a. I would use books or E-books for this topic. I would expect to find lots of detailed information from authors who specialize on the subject.

2) Target often forces musicians to alter lyrics in order to have their CDs sold in Target stores. Is this censorship?

a. I would use academic encyclopedias. I would expect to get a general overview on the subject of censorship, perhaps referencing some past instances. 

3) How much more can a college graduate expect to earn over someone with a high school diploma?

a. I would use websites to research this question. I would expect to find comparative information from various sites, to include references to surveys and actual data. The Department of Labor and Industries would probably be a good start.

4) Should educators use commercial services to combat plagiarism?

a. I would use the internet to research this topic. I would expect to find websites or blogs by educators discussing the issue (pros and cons) and notating personal experiences.

5) Is the current lack of sunspot activity affecting global warming?

a. I would use academic journals for this topic. I would expect to find scientific research demonstrating results through documentation and experiments.