Research Review

GMO vs. Non-GMO

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 SECTION DIVIDER

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INTRODUCTION

Introduce the topic around which your research review

is centered. Explain why you've chosen this topic, as
well as any initial information you feel your classmates
and teacher should know.

GMO foods

Controversial issue

Pro-GMO vs. Anti-GMO

 OBJECTIVE
State the objective of your research review. Explain what the goals and purpose for conducting this review are.
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To analyze the existing research around GMO foods and non-GMO foods, as well as to
determine if more research is needed on the subject.
 Research Findings: Pro-GMO Foods

Begin by detailing your findings for one side of the GMOs help farmers increase

topic. Include scholarly articles and quotes that efficiency

support this side of the issue.

Evaluate your findings in this camp and point out the Significant benefits to the
information that you found most prominent in the environment
various articles.
 Research Findings: Anti-GMO Foods

After sharing the research from one side of the topic,

“Raising awareness about the risks of
genetically modified food (GMOs)” –
do the same for the other side. Include any article

GMO Awareness links, quotes, and key statistics.

Share the most important points found throughout

your research with your fellow students.
“GMO labeling is doctor
recommended.” –
GMO Free USA
 KEY FIGURES AND DATA

People respond well to charts and graphs. Use this graph to highlight any
important data that you feel is relevant to your research review.

60%
of millennials claim that they would pay more for
non-GMO foods than GMO foods

30%
of consumers are unaware of the difference between
GMO and non-GMO foods
 Research Critique

After comparing and evaluating your research, Solutions to replace GMO

foods while still protecting
present your own critique and determine if any
the environment
further research is needed regarding this topic.

Ensure that the text is detailed, yet concise and to the

point.

The effect to the

environment if GMO
farming was
eliminated
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 SUMMARY

Conclude your research review with any key

takeaway points or messages that you feel are most
Sufficient data regarding the
important in this presentation. demographic

More data needed to determine future of

GMO foods versus non-GMO foods
STORYBOARD
Compelling visuals are absolutely crucial. Choose simple, clean images that will draw attention without
distracting from your presentation.
 COMMONALITIES

Compare your overall research findings on the issue.

GMO farming offers undeniable Detail commonalities, if any, among all the research
environmental benefits that you found.

GMO foods must be thoroughly regulated

Sources

Include links to all of your sources used

to conduct this research review.
 DATA AT A GLANCE

LEVERAGE VISUALS Research Studies

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understand the numbers at a glance, so you can
present a lot of information without breaking
pace.

Pull out and highlight the most compelling data

points.

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 Meet the Team

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 THANK YOU!
QUESTIONS?
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and invite any questions that they may have.