Evaluating Reliable Sources

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What is an essential characteristic of a reliable source?

It is written in a formal tone

It is published by a well-known author

It presents unbiased information with both sides of a topic (correct)

It is available on a popular website

What does peer-reviewed mean in the context of academic articles?

The article has been reviewed by a team of writers

The article has been reviewed by experts in the field (correct)

The article has been reviewed by a general audience

The article has been reviewed by a teacher

What is a characteristic of a one-sided source?

It presents information from multiple perspectives

It provides information on a specific topic

It uses clear and concise language

It presents information that is more opinionated than factual (correct)

What is the purpose of the CRAAP test?

To evaluate the credibility of online sources Signup and view all the answers

What are the most trustworthy and reliable online sources?

Databases and archives Signup and view all the answers

Why may wiki sites not be considered reliable sources?

Because their content can be changed by the public Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of intranets?

To provide private information to organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in conducting research?

To consult an expert Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of going broad and then narrowing in research?

To first look at a broad range of subjects, then narrow our focus Signup and view all the answers

Why should search engines, blogs, and wikis be used with caution in research?

Because the information found on these sites should be cross-checked for accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the fourth step in utilizing newfound knowledge effectively in writing?

To make the piece unique by adding something new Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using in-text citations?

To let the reader know the source of the information Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between MLA and APA in-text citations?

MLA uses author-page citations, while APA uses author-date citations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of summarizing in writing?

To transfer the main ideas into the writer's own words in a concise manner Signup and view all the answers

Why are citations essential in writing?

To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original author Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

Quoting involves copying the original material word-for-word, while paraphrasing involves rephrasing the material Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using citations in academic and business writing?

To enable readers to revisit the sources used to construct interpretations and arguments Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using in-text citations in APA style?

To let the reader know the source of the information, opinion, or language used in the sentence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Chicago style and MLA style citations?

Chicago style uses author-date citations, while MLA style uses author-page citations Signup and view all the answers

When is it not necessary to use citations in writing?

When mentioning a well-known fact Signup and view all the answers