Information Literacy

What is the main reason you're expected to use peer reviewed articles in academic writing?

• They always contain the latest information

• They are more authoritative than other sources

• They can easily be found via Google Search

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• In scientific writing, you need to refer to peer reviewed articles, but not in the humanities.

• Peer reviewed articles are useful but they are not necessary for academic writing.

• In academic research, it's usually expected that you will refer to peer reviewed articles.

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• Peer reviewed articles are written by researchers to share their findings with other people in their field

• Peer reviewed articles are written by experts for popular consumption

• Peer reviewed articles are written by journalists to report on current events

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• Good research can rely just on blogs as that's where to find the latest information

• Research often builds on other peer's work, relying on the research of many.

• Research that isn't upfront about its sources is great for academic research

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• Peer reviewed articles have been approved by the government before being published

• Peer reviewed articles have been evaluated by researchers and an editor before being published

• Peer reviewed articles have been evaluated by an editor before being published

Was this cat real?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe, some lateral reading is required

• All cats are living in a simulation