Research for Project 2: Unsolved Question
Focused Search:
- Create two "sides" for your question (may be "yes"/ "no" or some other dichotomy)
- Write down a viewpoint for side 1.
This can include historical evidence and philosophical or ethical perspectives as well as unproven theories.
Find a source with that viewpoint and
research the type of publication and the credentials of the authors (credibility)
- Write down a viewpoint for side 2. Find a source with that viewpoint and
research the type of publication and the credentials of the authors (credibility)
- Research current scientific consensus. What aspects do scientists agree about and what aspects do they disagree about? Keep track of any
helpful sources you find.
- Read through Research Project 2--do you have
any questions?
- Research some more interesting scientific/mathematical pictures and keep track of the source(s) of the pictures.
- What are some related interdisciplinary fields?
- Consider your own thoughts on the problem. What is most compelling to you and why?
- Continue researching to find more points for #7, #8, and #9.
The library guide will help you find scholarly sources and perspectives to include