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VCD 1200: Design Thinking

Examine multiple points of view and avoid confirmation bias.

Use the resources listed previously, like Opposing Viewpoints and ProCon.Org. Read from news sources across the political spectrum, if researching a political topic. 

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Consult a variety of source types and search engines.

Read scholarly sources - like peer-reviewed journal articles or academic books - as well as credible sources like trade publications and magazine.

For example, in OneSearch, you can limit to different source types: 

I recommend using search engines and databases like: 

 

Find both qualitative and quantitative research on your topic.

For qualitative research, look at surveys, interviews, and public opinion polls:

For quantitative research, look for statistics, figures, charts, graphs, and published reports.