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Direct comments to Julie Combs, jcombs@nvcc.edu.

Social Media

Use memes, infographics, and other discussions on social media to find inspiration for a research question, and then seek credible sources to learn more.

Memes

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First Ladies:

  • What role should spouses and families have in presidential administrations?

Speechwriters:

  • Who is ultimately responsible for political speech content - the speech writers or the politicians?
  • What impact have speeches had on key events or time periods in American history?

Plagiarism:

  • What is the impact of plagiarism?
  • How does plagiarism impact public perception of those found guilty of it?

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Infographics

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Caffeine:

  • What are the effects of caffeine on the body? 
  • How does caffeine affect concentration and study habits of students?

Sugar:

  • How does sugar affect the brain?
  • Is sugar addictive?

Soda or Soft Drinks or Carbonated Beverages:

  • Do the ingredients in soda affect your body's ability to absorb nutrients?
  • What are some possible impacts of applying a soda tax? Do they impact health outcomes?

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