Read agricultural evidence, write clear technical reports and distinguish observation from inference. Work with research questions relevant to Southern African crop production.

Learning outcomes

  • Assess the reliability of a source
  • Write a structured field report
  • Present findings with appropriate limits

Main topics

  • Information literacy
  • Research questions
  • Scientific writing
  • Referencing and integrity

Practical task

Prepare a short evidence review and field-observation report on a local crop-production question.

Assessment

Evidence review, report and short oral presentation.