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What is a primary source?
What is a primary source?
- An online document
- A television or radio program
- A source that simply relates information produced by someone else
- The original place where information can be found (correct)
What is a secondary source?
What is a secondary source?
- The original place where information can be found
- An online document
- A printed document
- A source that simply relates information produced by someone else (correct)
What is the best type of source to use in academic writing?
What is the best type of source to use in academic writing?
- Secondary sources
- Online documents
- Printed documents
- Primary sources (correct)
What is expected when using outside sources in essays?
What is expected when using outside sources in essays?
What should be the characteristic of the best sources?
What should be the characteristic of the best sources?
What should be done if there is disagreement around facts, figures, definitions, or statistics in sources?
What should be done if there is disagreement around facts, figures, definitions, or statistics in sources?
What is the place where you gained information used in your writing?
What is the place where you gained information used in your writing?
When evaluating evidence, what should you do if one study has different results from another?
When evaluating evidence, what should you do if one study has different results from another?
What is an important consideration when evaluating the currency of information?
What is an important consideration when evaluating the currency of information?
Why is it essential to read the methods section in a study?
Why is it essential to read the methods section in a study?
When should you cite a source in your writing?
When should you cite a source in your writing?
What is a general rule of thumb for finding sources to cite?
What is a general rule of thumb for finding sources to cite?
What is the purpose of formats like MLA and APA for citing sources?
What is the purpose of formats like MLA and APA for citing sources?
What should you do if you look up an article to confirm your initial thoughts and find out they were wrong?
What should you do if you look up an article to confirm your initial thoughts and find out they were wrong?
What is the best approach when determining which sources to use in your paper?
What is the best approach when determining which sources to use in your paper?
