Kinesiology

Finding Positive/Negative (Pro/Con) of an Issue?

• Try keywords such as:

  • Benefits, advantages, or positive

  • Risks, disadvantages, or negative

  • Impact, effect, or influence

Have a topic that is a commercial product or program?

• Don't necessarily use the name of the product or program (e.g., AdvoCare, South Beach diet, etc.)

• Think about what these products or programs do, and use those keywords instead

  • Do they encourage eating certain types of food or activities?

  • Do they discourage certain types of food or activities?

  • Why do they encourage or discourage? 

  • What are the advantages or disadvantages of eating certain foods or participating in certain activities?