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What is one way to evaluate evidence?

By selecting the source with the most citations
By determining which set of information has been duplicated with similar results (correct)
By choosing the most recent source available
By picking the source with the longest publication history

Why is it important to cite duplicating studies when evaluating evidence?

To acknowledge the original study's credibility (correct)
To demonstrate the variety of sources used
To avoid plagiarism
To show support for the original study's findings

When is it better to use more recent sources for supplying current data?

For demographic information
For historical information
For facts, figures, statistics, and definitions (correct)
For population statistics

Why is it important to read the methods section in a study?

To understand how information was gathered, especially for population statistics (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should you list all sources, even if you didn't use information from some of them?

When you confirmed an idea with multiple sources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a general rule of thumb for finding sources to use in academic writing?

To find sources attributed to a person or people and use the most recent data available (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why must every source used in writing be cited?

To avoid potential plagiarism (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which templates are commonly utilized for citing sources?

MLA and APA (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary source?

The original place where information can be found (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best type of source to use in academic writing?

Primary sources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is expected when using outside sources in essays?

Using outside sources is encouraged and expected (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be the characteristic of the best sources?

Readers can go back and verify the information for themselves (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if there is disagreement around facts, figures, or statistics in sources?

Determine which one is the correct piece of information for your topic (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a secondary source?

A source that simply relates information produced by someone else (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are possible sources to use for essay research?

Printed documents, online documents, speeches, quotes, television or radio programs (D) Signup and view all the answers