Question
Sipho is researching the effects of coastal pollution on marine biodiversity in the Western Cape. He wants to ensure comprehensive coverage of interdisciplinary studies. Which approach should Sipho take to create and implement an effective research strategy?
Use local databases to maintain a focused scope on the Western Cape.
Search exclusively in environmental science journals to avoid unrelated information.
Employ a range of databases, including interdisciplinary and science-focused ones, with varying search parameters to cover the breadth of the topic.
Limit searches to the most recent studies to ensure current information.
Use local databases to maintain a focused scope on the Western Cape.
Search exclusively in environmental science journals to avoid unrelated information.
Employ a range of databases, including interdisciplinary and science-focused ones, with varying search parameters to cover the breadth of the topic.
Limit searches to the most recent studies to ensure current information.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To create and implement an effective research strategy for his study on the effects of coastal pollution on marine biodiversity in the Western Cape, Sipho should:
**Employ a range of databases, including interdisciplinary and science-focused ones, with varying search parameters to cover the breadth of the topic.**
This approach will allow Sipho to gather comprehensive and relevant information from various fields, ensuring he addresses the complexities of coastal pollution and its impact on marine biodiversity. By using a diverse set of databases and search parameters, he can access a wider range of studies, including those from environmental science, marine biology, public health, and social sciences, which are all relevant to understanding the interdisciplinary nature of his topic.
**Employ a range of databases, including interdisciplinary and science-focused ones, with varying search parameters to cover the breadth of the topic.**
This approach will allow Sipho to gather comprehensive and relevant information from various fields, ensuring he addresses the complexities of coastal pollution and its impact on marine biodiversity. By using a diverse set of databases and search parameters, he can access a wider range of studies, including those from environmental science, marine biology, public health, and social sciences, which are all relevant to understanding the interdisciplinary nature of his topic.