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Undergraduate Research

Brainstorming Exercise: TikTok

What are some topics ideas you have after watching this video? Let's map it together!

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Mapping your research ideas

The PICO Method

The PICO (Population/patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) method is often used to search for clinical research or describe a research question. For a more detailed description, watch the video below:

Understanding Information Sources

Understanding information sources

Comparing Popular and Scholarly Health Articles

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!)

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