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  1. A student needs to cite a book in a research paper. Which information is ESSENTIAL for a proper citation?

    Answer: Author's name, title, publisher, and year of publication

    A proper book citation must include the author's name, book title, publisher, and publication year so others can locate the source.

  2. What does it mean when a research source is described as 'peer-reviewed'?

    Answer: Other experts in the field examined and approved the source before publication

    Peer-reviewed sources have been evaluated and approved by other subject-matter experts before publication, ensuring quality and accuracy.

  3. A student finds a chart in a newspaper article showing rising test scores. What question should the student ask to evaluate the chart?

    Answer: Where did the data come from and who collected it?

    To evaluate a chart, you must know the data's origin and who collected it to assess whether the information is accurate and unbiased.

  4. Which of the following BEST describes the difference between a topic and a research question?

    Answer: A topic is a broad subject; a research question is a specific inquiry that can be investigated

    A topic is a general area of interest, while a research question focuses on a specific aspect that can be explored and answered with evidence.

  5. A student wants to find information about a California law passed last year. Which source is MOST likely to have current and accurate information?

    Answer: The official California Legislature website

    The official California Legislature website provides up-to-date and authoritative information about current state laws.

  6. What is the MAIN purpose of using quotation marks when including someone else's exact words in a research paper?

    Answer: To signal to the reader that these are the author's exact words, not your own

    Quotation marks signal to the reader that the enclosed text is taken directly from another source and is not your own writing.

  7. A student discovers that the author of an article they planned to cite works for a company that profits from the article's conclusions. What concern does this raise?

    Answer: The author may have a conflict of interest that could introduce bias into the article

    When an author stands to benefit financially from their conclusions, there is a potential conflict of interest that may introduce bias.