Fact-checking Health Information Online
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Why are you interested in this topic? What do you already know about this topic? What do you need to find out? What are your research questions?
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Do some "pre-research" Find background information using MEDLINEplus. Write down at least 3 research questions and 3 keywords related to your topic
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Search for articles in OneSearch Send yourself at least two articles. As a group, pick one article to review more closely. Look at the author(s), the keywords, and the reference list.
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APA Citation Identify the APA citation for your article. Look at the reference list. Pick one interesting fact to cite using APA citation.
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Websites Try using Google Scholar or Advanced Google Search to look for additional sources
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Create an APA citation for your website