Humanities 200 (HUM 200)

Session I Research Question:

How does green space affect the mental health of teenagers?

Part One: Evaluation Criteria

1. Brainstorm 3-5 criteria you would use to evaluate a source based on our research question. How would you decide if it was useful to you?
2. Share your criteria on the class Padlet.

Part Two: Evaluating a Source

1. Navigate to the appropriate sample article.
   1. Source 1: Impact of Green Space Exposure on Children's and Adolescents' Mental Health
   2. Source 2: Why More Green Space is More Essential for Cities
   3. Source 3: Co-Pilot Response: How does green space affect the mental health of teenagers?
   4. Source 4: Does Exposure to Green Spaces in Childhood Lead to Better Mental Health?
   5. Source 5: Passive green space exposure leading to lower aggression: The mediating role of sense of control
2. Evaluate using the criteria we established as a group.
3. Think about:
   1. What are some good things about this source?
   2. What are some potential issues with it?
   3. When might it be appropriate to use this source?

With a partner or in a group of 3:

1. Have each person give a broad summary or overview of their topic.
2. Discuss:

• What would a perfect source for each of your topics look like?
• What information or characteristics would it have?

If you do not have a topic yet, use example question below and outline how you would begin your research on this topic.

Example Session II Research Question:

How does green space affect the mental health of teenagers?