Expanding Outline Using Primary and Secondary Sources

1. Speech is an example of which type of sources?

• a. primary source

• b. Secondary source

• c. both

2. In research writing, researchers are advised to use which type of sources?

• a. primary source

• b. Secondary source

• c. both

3. The statement “I heard about it from somebody who was there in the incident” refers to?

• a. primary source

• b. Secondary source

• c. none of the above

4. Which source helps the student have a deeper understanding of the history?

• a. primary source

• b. Secondary source

• c. none of the above

5. If you read a newspaper to get information in writing an article, which source are you using?

• a. primary source

• b. Secondary source

• c. both

6. It is a map or skeleton of your ideas in writing a paper.

• a. outlining

• b secondary and primary sources

• c. outline

7. Encyclopedias, almanacs, book reviews, magazines and commentaries are used in publication. If you are writer Ken, do you consider these sources as primary source in your publication?

• A. Yes, encyclopedias, Almanacs, et al are samples of secondary source.

• B. No, encyclopedias, Almanacs, et al are samples of secondary source.

• C. Yes, encyclopedias, Almanacs, et al are samples of primary source.

8. Creating an outline is a good step to take while writing your paper. From the tips learned in writing an outline, what would consider first?

• A. Identify your topic.

• B. Write possible transitions between paragraphs.

• C. Decide what points you would like to discuss on your paper.

9. Which of the following statements BEST defines secondary sources?

A. A source that provides more credible as evidence. B. A source that provides raw information and first-hand evidence.

C. A source that gives you direct access to the subject of your research.

D. A source that provides second-hand information and commentary from other researchers.

• A. A source that provides more credible as evidence.

• B. A source that provides raw information and first-hand evidence.

• C. A source that gives you direct access to the subject of your research.

• D. A source that provides second-hand information and commentary from other researchers.

10. Which of the following sentences is NOT a tip in writing an outline?

• A. Identify your topic.

• B. Put your points in no order.

• C. Write possible transitions between paragraphs.

• D. Decide what points you would like to discuss on your paper.