Digging Deeper (Coco Ang, W14)

So far, I have more closely read and taken notes on the sources I had located when writing my Initial Research Plan.

I have found a scholarly article that examines the efficacy of an agent used to prevent jellyfish stings. Its citation is:

- Boulware, D. R. (2006). A randomized, controlled field trial for the prevention of jellyfish stings with a topical sting inhibitor. Journal of Travel Medicine, 13(3), 166-171.

I don’t think I will be using much scholarly sources, in fact I am beginning to question using this article because it doesn't seem to fit in with the tone of my podcast. However, if I do use other scholarly sources they will most likely be similar to the one that I have found where they will focus on testing new agents to prevent jellyfish stings.

I have also found several popular sources:

- WebMD. (2013, October 25). Jellyfish Sting Treatment. Retrieved on February 6^th, 2014 from: http://www.webmd.com/first-aid/jellyfish-stings-treatment

- Drobina, B. J. (2008, April 29). Jellyfish Stings. Retrieved on February 6^th, 2014 from: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/jellyfish_stings/article_em.htm

- Mayo Clinic. (2011, September 1). Jellyfish Stings. Retrieved on February 6^th, 2014 from: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/jellyfish-stings/basics/definition/con-20034045

- Brouhard, R. (2014, January 24). Will urine relieve the pain of a jellyfish sting? Retrieved on February 6^th, 2014 from: http://firstaid.about.com/od/bitesstings/f/07_JellyfishPee.htm

These popular sources were written by qualified medical professionals.

After more carefully reading through these popular sources, I'm not too sure if I will be looking for any more sources because I feel relatively confident that this is an excellent list. This is because when applying the CRAAP test, they seem to meet all the set criteria! Also, there is lots of agreement within their content which is always a good sign!

My next steps will be collaborating each of their information on identifying a jellyfish sting, why urine is not an effective treatment, the true way of dealing with a sting and ways to prevent a jellyfish sting!