Identifying and Researching Social Issues
Select a community or global issue and conduct thorough research to understand its root causes and various perspectives.
Key Questions
- Analyze the root causes of a chosen social or political issue.
- Differentiate between primary and secondary sources in researching social issues.
- Evaluate the reliability and bias of information sources related to a chosen issue.
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