Analysis and Use of Sources Flashcards
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A student's essay argues that social media harms teenagers. Which source would MOST strengthen this argument?
Answer: A peer-reviewed longitudinal study linking social media use to depression in adolescents
A peer-reviewed longitudinal study provides empirical data and expert vetting, making it the strongest type of evidence for the claim.
When is it appropriate to use a block quotation (indented long quote)?
Answer: When a direct quote exceeds roughly four lines and its exact wording is essential
Block quotations are reserved for longer passages (typically 4+ lines in MLA or 40+ words in APA) where the original wording is critical.
Which element is NOT typically evaluated using the CRAAP framework?
Answer: Reading level of the source
The CRAAP test evaluates Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose — reading level is not one of its criteria.
A student cites a study that found no significant results, using it to argue that 'research confirms' their claim. This is an example of:
Answer: Misrepresenting source findings
Using a null (no-significant-result) study to claim positive confirmation distorts the source's actual findings, which is a form of misrepresentation.
Why is it important to consider an author's credentials when evaluating a source?
Answer: An author's expertise in the relevant field makes their claims more trustworthy
While credentials don't eliminate bias, relevant expertise increases the likelihood that an author's claims rest on solid knowledge and methodology.
Which practice best demonstrates critical engagement with sources?
Answer: Questioning the source's methodology and connecting its findings to your own argument
Critical engagement means actively analyzing a source's methods, assumptions, and conclusions rather than simply accepting and repeating them.
A works-cited or references page serves which primary function?
Answer: To give readers full bibliographic information so they can locate every source cited
The works-cited page provides complete citation details for every in-text reference, enabling readers to verify and locate the original sources.