MODIFIED: Weekly Flashcard 5

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How can you determine if a source is reliable?

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Evaluate the author's credentials, publication reputation, citations, publication date, and corroboration with other sources.

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What are examples of secondary sources?

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Books, biographies, articles, encyclopedias, documentaries.

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Which source is considered the most reliable?

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Academic journals.

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What is the best resource to use for the pronunciation of a word?

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Dictionary.

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What source would you use to learn about pet hamsters?

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Encyclopedia.

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, such as a diary, interview, or original research.

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What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources, such as textbooks, articles, and biographies.

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Why is it important to evaluate sources?

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To ensure the information is accurate, credible, and reliable for research or decision-making.

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What is the role of citations in research?

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Citations provide credit to original authors and allow readers to locate the sources used.

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What is the difference between a scholarly article and a news article?

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Scholarly articles are peer-reviewed and based on research, while news articles report current events and may not be peer-reviewed.