QA Compact: Quick Access - Finding and Evaluating Sources (Ch. 31)

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A source is any form of information that provides ideas, examples, information, or evidence. For a research paper, sources can be books, articles, Web pages, Internet files, CD-ROMs, videos, lectures, and other types of communication. Sources can also be interviews, surveys, or direct observations, such as when you attend a performance or visit a museum. Sources differ greatly in terms of how accurate and reliable they are. To be able to use sources responsibly for your research, you need to judge each source’s trustworthiness and quality. This chapter explains how to locate and then evaluate sources.

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