Rise Placement Test Analysis and Use of Sources 3

Question 1

A writer paraphrases a source but does not cite it. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism

Answer

Using someone else's ideas without proper citation — even in your own words — constitutes plagiarism.

Question 2

Which signal phrase best introduces a source whose findings you plan to dispute?

Accepted Answer

Smith argues that..., however...

Answer

Using 'argues that' acknowledges the source's position while 'however' signals your intent to challenge it.

Question 3

What is the CRAAP test used for?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating sources for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose

Answer

The CRAAP test is a standard framework for critically evaluating the quality and reliability of sources.

Question 4

An author writing a paper on nutrition cites only studies funded by a soda company. What source evaluation issue does this raise?

Accepted Answer

Bias and purpose

Answer

Funding sources can create conflicts of interest that bias research findings, which is a concern about purpose and objectivity.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes an annotated bibliography?

Accepted Answer

A bibliography that includes a brief summary and evaluation of each source

Answer

An annotated bibliography adds a descriptive and evaluative note (annotation) after each citation to explain the source's content and relevance.

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