EAP Research and Source Evaluation

Question 1

What is a 'peer-reviewed' source?

Accepted Answer

A source that has been evaluated and approved by other experts in the field

Answer

Peer-reviewed sources are evaluated by other qualified experts before publication, ensuring scholarly credibility.

Question 2

Which type of source is generally considered MOST reliable for academic research?

Accepted Answer

A peer-reviewed journal article

Answer

Peer-reviewed journal articles undergo rigorous evaluation by subject matter experts, making them the most credible for academic research.

Question 3

What does 'primary source' mean in academic research?

Accepted Answer

An original document, data, or firsthand account

Answer

Primary sources are original materials such as research studies, historical documents, interviews, or raw data collected firsthand.

Question 4

When evaluating a source using the CRAAP test, what does the 'A' in CRAAP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy

Answer

In the CRAAP test, 'A' stands for Accuracy, which involves checking whether the information is supported by evidence and free from errors.

Question 5

What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

Accepted Answer

Primary sources are original works; secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources

Answer

Primary sources provide original evidence or data, while secondary sources interpret, analyze, or summarize primary sources.

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