Information-related learning outcomes for English 115 and beyond
in support of VIU's Graduate Attributes.
Example:
We're out of protein powder! (crickets chirping) pic.twitter.com/JDVfmFacPr
— John Belshaw (@JohnBelshaw) February 8, 2019
idea >> express in words
bugs as food > edible insects > entomophagy
explore >> research question
what is it about bugs as food that interests me?
Key words & concepts? Consider:
| bugs | food | farming | |
| Broader... | livestock | health | food production |
| Narrower... | crickets | protein | breeding |
| Related... | alternative protein | nutrition | sustainability |
LibrarySearch & other databases:
Specialized databases may offer specialized limiters, for example:
Field guide to articles
| Academic article | Popular article | Trade / Industry article | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | expert in subject / discipline often affiliated with a university or research centre |
often a journalist or staff writer | often a staff writer or practitioner |
| Length | lengthy (10-30 pages) | usually short, up to 10 pages | usually short, up to 10 pages |
| Audience | for readers who work / study in the same discipline or field | for general readership | for practitioner / industry audience |
| Content | specialized language / vocabulary reports outcomes of original scholarship / research |
topical or general content may refer to other people's research |
topical content may refer to other people's research may use technical language |
| Illustrations | often includes data tables, graphs, charts visual material elaborates what is discussed in the text |
production quality may be high (glossy, white space) often contains photos, ads |
production quality may be high (glossy, white space) often contains photos, ads |
| References | yes, including in-text citations, or foot / endnotes, as well as reference list or bibliography | no may suggest further reading |
no may suggest further reading |
| Publisher | often a university, or professional or scholarly association | trade publishers, news & media companies | industry associations |
| Distribution | available by subscription or open access online, membership in scholarly societies | often available at newsstands popular subscriptions available in all types of libraries |
personal or organizational subscription, or by membership |
| Examples |
Scholarly journal: Article: Halloran, A., et al. "Regulating Edible Insects: The Challenge of Addressing Food Security, Nature Conservation, and the Erosion of Traditional Food Culture." Food Security, vol. 7, no. 3, 2015., pp. 739-746 doi:10.1007/s12571-015-0463-8. |
Popular magazine: Article: BOREL, BROOKE. "THE RISE Of The INCREDIBLE, EDIBLE! INSECT." Popular Science 286.5 (2015): 44-49. Web. 20 Oct. 2016. |
Trade journal: Article: "Insects As The Food Of The Future." Candy Industry 179.8 (2014): 47. Retrieved: 20 Oct. 2016. |
What is an article? A journal?
Megido, Rudy Caparros, et al. "Consumer acceptance of insect-based alternative meat products in Western countries." Food Quality and Preference 52 (2016): 237-243.
Mirsky, S. "For Dessert, May I Recommend the Buglava?" Scientific American, 311.3 (2014): 96. Web. 8 May 2017.
Burdg, Jessica. "Are Insects The Protein Of The Future?" Laboratory Equipment 52.9 (2016): 22-23. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.
Check bibliographies / reference lists of useful articles or books to trace their sources.
Popular or trade sources may mention academic studies or researchers that you can look up.
Check Google Scholar to see if a useful book or article has been cited by other, more recent, publications.
Library > find > Google Scholar (VIU access)
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