Unit 3 · Lesson 2• 26 min
Finding and Reading Scientific Literature
Today's lesson
FindingandReadingScientificLiterature
Many BQ resolutions require engaging peer-reviewed science, from…
Quick Check
1. Which is a reliable database for peer-reviewed scientific literature?
2. True or False?
"A study showing two things are correlated automatically proves one causes the other."
3. Why should a debater read a study's original discussion section rather than relying on secondhand summaries?
Answer all 3 questions to check.
A challenge round will appear here shortly.
Takeaway
Go to primary scientific sources, read methods and discussion sections closely, and never let a study…