Analysis and Use of Sources Flashcards
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A student wants to support a claim about climate change impacts. Which type of source would be MOST credible?
Answer: A peer-reviewed journal article by climate scientists
Peer-reviewed journal articles are vetted by experts, making them the most credible sources for scientific claims.
When integrating a direct quote into your essay, you should:
Answer: Introduce it, quote it, and then explain its relevance
The introduce-quote-explain (sandwich) method ensures quotes are contextualized and connected to your argument.
Which scenario best describes 'cherry-picking' evidence?
Answer: Citing only studies that support your argument while ignoring contradicting evidence
Cherry-picking means selectively using only evidence that supports your claim, which distorts a fair analysis.
What does it mean to synthesize sources in a research paper?
Answer: Combine ideas from several sources to build a unified argument
Synthesis means weaving together ideas from multiple sources to form a cohesive, original argument rather than treating them in isolation.
A source published in 1985 argues that the internet has no future in business. Why might this source be problematic for a current research paper?
Answer: It lacks currency because developments have long since disproved the claim
Currency is a key source-evaluation criterion; outdated sources may contain claims that have been superseded by later events or research.
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
Answer: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address speech
Primary sources are original, firsthand documents or artifacts — the Gettysburg Address is Lincoln's own words.
When evaluating a website as a source, which domain extension generally signals the highest credibility for academic research?
Answer: .edu
The .edu domain is reserved for accredited educational institutions, making it generally more reliable for academic research.