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Using References in Writing: A Delicious Analogy

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What is the primary goal of consulting experts in the writing process?

To establish universally accepted concepts for the topic (correct)
To develop a unique opinion on the topic
To demonstrate personal expertise in the field
To introduce new ideas that challenge existing knowledge

What is the key to creating an educated opinion in writing?

Grounding your opinion in good information from research (correct)
Conducting original research and experiments
Ignoring contradictory viewpoints and opinions
Relying solely on personal experience and intuition

Why is it important to 'build on the work of those that have done great things before us' in writing?

To avoid plagiarism and academic dishonesty
To demonstrate your superiority over other writers
To ensure that your work is credible and well-informed (correct)
To create a completely original and new idea

What is the analogy used in the passage to describe the writing process?

Baking the perfect chocolate chip cookie (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the aspiring pastry chef in the passage?

To create the best chocolate chip cookie the world has ever seen (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of citing other people's work in our writing?

To demonstrate that our ideas are supported by others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between simply collecting information from others and creating a unique piece of writing?

The addition of new insights and ideas (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does synthesizing our research mean?

Bringinging together various ideas in a new way (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of simply using information collected from others without adding anything new?

A piece of writing that is not worth reading (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of going beyond the work of others in our writing?

To create a unique and original piece of writing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of finding primary sources?

To ensure accurate quoting of original authors' work (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum number of sources for facts and figures in academic writing?

Two sources (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

Primary sources are original research, while secondary sources analyze and interpret primary sources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of acknowledging disagreement between sources in academic writing?

It brings more trust to the writing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the process of using reference materials in academic writing?

Taking the best information from multiple sources and using it to enlighten the reader (C) Signup and view all the answers

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