5.3.2 - Locating Scholarly Sources
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Practice Questions
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What is a scholarly source?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes an article reliable.
Why is it important to cite sources?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if you don’t give credit.
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What makes a source scholarly?
💡 Hint: Think about how articles are evaluated before publication.
True or False: You should always paraphrase without citing the original source.
💡 Hint: Recalling the importance of crediting original authors can help here.
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You find an article discussing a controversial view on a major literary work. The author's credentials are limited, and it's published in a non-academic blog. What should you do?
💡 Hint: Use ARBC to guide your evaluation.
Draft a brief outline of a research log for an essay on the themes in 'Hamlet', noting down at least three sources you might consult.
💡 Hint: Think about how organizing your findings can help save time later in the writing process.
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