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Effective Information Gathering: An example of how to research a Biology Essay

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Learning objectives and overview of the problem

After studying this module you will be able to:

  • Appreciate the need for quality resources
  • Make use of common methods of information gathering

Scenario

Rachel is a biology student who has been given an essay to write on the broad topic "genetic engineering". The students themselves are to decide upon a specific area to focus on. The lecturer stressed the need for effective research to provide a thorough overview of the subject area.


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