hey bot, Many experts have recommended discontinuing the use of plastic straws because they hurt the environment. In 3–5 sentences, describe how you would conduct a research project about the effects of plastic on the environment.(4 points
To conduct a research project about the effects of plastic on the environment, I would start by developing a research question or hypothesis. Then, I would conduct a literature review to gather information on the topic from credible sources. I would also collect primary data through surveys, interviews, or experimentation. Finally, I would analyze and interpret the data to draw conclusions about the effects of plastic on the environment and make recommendations for reducing its impact.
In 1–2 sentences, explain the importance of determining a speaker’s intended audience.(2 points)
Determining a speaker's intended audience is important because it allows the speaker to tailor their message to effectively communicate with their audience in a way that resonates with them.
Think of a health issue that you would like to research. In 3–5 sentences, describe how you would create and use search terms effectively to find information. Include the specific search terms and share how you would make sure the information is reliable.(4 points)
The health issue that I would like to research is "the effects of caffeine on the body." To create effective search terms, I would start by brainstorming related keywords such as caffeine, health effects, benefits, risks, coffee, tea, energy drinks, etc. Then, I would combine these keywords in different ways to create search strings such as "caffeine and health effects," "risks associated with caffeine consumption," "benefits and downsides of drinking coffee," etc. To ensure the information is reliable, I would restrict my search to credible sources such as peer-reviewed articles published in academic journals, government reports, and trustworthy health organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, I would evaluate the sources based on their authoritativeness, accuracy, objectivity, currency, and relevance to the topic before using the information in my research.
Mary wants to paraphrase a source in her essay. In 1–2 sentences, explain to Mary how to paraphrase to avoid plagiarism.(2 points)
To paraphrase a source in her essay, Mary should restate the information in her own words, avoiding copying the original text verbatim. She should also maintain the same meaning and context of the original source while using proper citation to give credit to the original author or researcher.
Use the claim and evidence to complete the activity.
Claim: People have many voting options if they can’t get to the polls on Election Day.
Evidence: People can cast their ballot early or by mail.
In 1–2 sentences, evaluate the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence in the argument above to determine if the claim is or is not convincing.
(2 points)
The evidence presented is relevant and sufficient to support the claim that "People have many voting options if they can’t get to the polls on Election Day." The fact that people can cast their ballot early or by mail provides concrete examples of alternatives to physically going to the polls on Election Day, bolstering the overall argument.
Use the paragraph to complete the activity.
People need to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their daily diets to reduce health risks. Many Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. This should change so people can be healthier.
In 1–2 sentences, evaluate the soundness of the reasoning of this claim.
(2 points)