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  • If an article is written by a company about its own product, why might it be biased?
    Because the company has an interest in promoting itself.
  • You want to convince your school to reduce plastic waste. What evidence would be most effective?
    Facts and statistics on plastic pollution, plus local examples.
  • How is a local perspective different from a global perspective?
    Local is focused on a community or area; global considers worldwide impacts.
  • If students in your class debate fast fashion, who might be the stakeholders?
    Shoppers, clothing companies, workers, governments, and the environment.
  • If a charity reports on its own success, what question should you ask?
    Are they leaving out negative results or exaggerating their impact?
  • What is meant by “national perspective”?
    A viewpoint based on the priorities and interests of a particular country.
  • A student does a survey but only asks 5 of their friends. What is the problem with this research?
    The sample size is too small and not representative.
  • What is a limitation of using the internet as your only research method?
    Not all online sources are reliable; information may be biased or inaccurate.
  • Why might global cooperation be necessary to solve the issue of pandemics?
    Because diseases cross borders and require international solutions.
  • What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?
    Qualitative is descriptive and explores opinions/feelings; quantitative is numerical and measurable.
  • Why should you check the date of a source when doing research?
    To make sure the information is up to date and relevant.
  • Why do we study global perspectives instead of just local or national issues?
    To understand how interconnected the world is and how issues affect everyone.
  • What is the difference between primary and secondary research?
    Primary is first-hand data you collect yourself (e.g. surveys, interviews); secondary is data already collected by others (e.g. books, articles).
  • What does “evidence” mean?
    Information or facts used to support an argument or conclusion.
  • Why should you always record where you found your information?
    To show your evidence is traceable and reliable.
  • Give one example of a global issue that also affects your local area.
    Climate change, migration, pollution, etc.
  • If you want to know how climate change affects your town, which perspective should you focus on?
    Local perspective.
  • Why is it important to consider multiple perspectives on a global issue?
    To get a balanced understanding and avoid one-sided conclusions.
  • What is meant by “global perspective”?
    A viewpoint considering the worldwide scale and international impacts of an issue.
  • A politician says their country should cut down more forests to make money. What perspective is this?
    National perspective (focused on economic gain for the country).
  • You’re researching climate change. One source is from a scientific journal, another from a random blog. Which is more reliable, and why?
    The scientific journal, because it uses evidence and peer review.
  • What is “reliability” in sources?
    How trustworthy and accurate a source of information is.
  • What is the advantage of combining qualitative and quantitative data in research?
    It gives both depth (opinions/insights) and breadth (numbers/trends).
  • A news story says “90% of people agree…” but doesn’t explain where the data came from. What is missing?
    Reliable evidence and a clear source.
  • Why might two different countries disagree about the best solution to climate change?
    Because they have different priorities, resources, and perspectives.
  • How can emotions affect how reliable a source is?
    Strong emotions can introduce bias and reduce objectivity.
  • What might be a global consequence of food shortages in one region?
    Rising food prices worldwide, migration, or international aid involvement.
  • Why is it risky to only use one source when writing about a global issue?
    It may give a one-sided view and miss other important perspectives.
  • What is meant by “local perspective”?
    A viewpoint based on the experiences of people in a specific community or area.
  • If you read about a conflict only from one country’s newspaper, what perspective might be missing?
    The other country’s or the global perspective.
  • Imagine you are writing about child labor. Which stakeholders should you include?
    Children, families, companies, governments, NGOs, consumers.
  • What is the difference between “fact” and “opinion”?
    A fact can be proven true; an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.
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