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HE1010 & KHS1010

Comparing popular and scholarly health articles

Each of the following health-related news stories is based on the paired research article. Consider the following:

  • Does the popular article accurately represent the source material? Why or why not?
  • Do you think you could find the research article based on the information given in the popular article?
    Look for the following:
    • Names of authors or researchers involved in the study
    • The title of the publication where the research article appeared
    • A link to the research article (if you're lucky!)

Article pair 1

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Article pair 6