15 Questions
What is a primary source?
The original place where information can be found
What is a secondary source?
A source that simply relates information produced by someone else
What is the best type of source to use in academic writing?
Primary sources
What is expected when using outside sources in essays?
Use them
What should be the characteristic of the best sources?
Readers can verify the information for themselves
What should be done if there is disagreement around facts, figures, definitions, or statistics in sources?
Determine which one is the correct piece of information for your topic
What is the place where you gained information used in your writing?
Source
When evaluating evidence, what should you do if one study has different results from another?
Look for additional studies with similar research and results
What is an important consideration when evaluating the currency of information?
More recent sources tend to be better for supplying current data
Why is it essential to read the methods section in a study?
To determine the demographics of the research participants
When should you cite a source in your writing?
When you use information from the source
What is a general rule of thumb for finding sources to cite?
Find sources that can be attributed to a person or people and use the most recent data available
What is the purpose of formats like MLA and APA for citing sources?
To provide a uniform way of citing sources in the text and reference page
What should you do if you look up an article to confirm your initial thoughts and find out they were wrong?
Cite the article as a source
What is the best approach when determining which sources to use in your paper?
Use all sources from which you have taken information
Test your knowledge about evaluating sources and using information effectively in the Information Age with this quiz. Learn how to determine the reliability of sources and make the most of the abundance of information available.
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