What is the main purpose of using primary, secondary, and tertiary sources in research?

• To build a convincing argument

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid plagiarism

• To make the research longer

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A newspaper article

• A lab notebook of Marie Curie

• An encyclopedia entry

• A textbook

What characteristic makes primary sources generally more credible?

• They provide first-hand evidence

• They are more recent

• They are more persuasive

• They are easier to find

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secondary sources?

• They can be newspaper articles

• They offer new information

• They are considered persuasive

• They provide analysis of primary sources

What is a key difference between secondary and tertiary sources?

• Secondary sources are always scientific

• Tertiary sources are always more recent

• Secondary sources are more credible

• Tertiary sources do not present new information

Which of the following could be a tertiary source?

• A scientific paper

• A book review

• An abstract

• A soldier's journal

In the context of arts and social sciences, what could be a primary source?

• A book about an artist

• A painting by the artist

• An encyclopedia entry about the artist

• A review of the artist's work

Can a source be both primary and secondary?

• Yes, depending on the context

• Only in scientific research

• Only in historical research

• No, it can only be one

If you are analyzing the critical reception of an author's work, what type of source is a magazine review of their novel?

• Primary

• None of the above

• Secondary

• Tertiary

What should you always do when using any type of source in your research?

• Cite it to avoid plagiarism

• Ignore it

• Rewrite it in your own words

• Only use primary sources