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No One To Blame But Ourselves (2019-2020), Shelby Soule
No One To Blame But Ourselves (2019-2020), Shelby Soule
Research Inquiry
This example of a research inquiry involves moving through various historical developments and statistics related to climate change (such as rising global temperatures, sea levels, ice sheets, and carbon dioxide emissions) in order to then contextualize global efforts to reduce climate change damage, such as the Paris Agreement. Throughout the research inquiry Soule uses an objective stance in presenting findings and developments ranging from the 1700s to present times, and supporting a conclusion that global devastation may be as close as 2100.
Are Vaccines The Key To Alzheimer’S Treatment? (2019-2020), Myia Tyler
Are Vaccines The Key To Alzheimer’S Treatment? (2019-2020), Myia Tyler
Research Inquiry
In this research inquiry, Tyler uses a metacognitive style of reflection walking the reader through her personal connections to topic selection and research process before presenting what she discovered in medical journal articles on the topic of using vaccines for Alzheimer’s treatment and prevention. In closely reviewing journal articles and their findings, Tyler is able to make comments about the challenges of developing a vaccine appropriate to humans (as opposed to the mice trials she reads about,) and the complexity of high failure rates in the past. Finally, Tyler comments on the financial issues involved in this treatment plan and …
Guilty Until Proven Innocent (2019-2020), Jacob Anderson
Guilty Until Proven Innocent (2019-2020), Jacob Anderson
Research Inquiry
In this student example, Robinson addresses wrongful convictions, falsified evidence, and other major problems in the American justice system. Relying heavily on source material, Robinson confronts systemic problems by detailing the work of a particular nonprofit organization and highlighting the evidence for the necessity of that organization.