Question
Which examples are relevant sources for students to use in research? Check all that apply.
a journal entry written by a professor who is considered an expert
a report written by an independent government source
a presentation by a company that includes paid information
a document published by a renowned organization
a scientific paper put out by a non-profit organization
a blog whose author tries to sell a product or service
a journal entry written by a professor who is considered an expert
a report written by an independent government source
a presentation by a company that includes paid information
a document published by a renowned organization
a scientific paper put out by a non-profit organization
a blog whose author tries to sell a product or service
Answers
GPT-4o mini
For students conducting research, the following sources are relevant and considered credible:
- **a journal entry written by a professor who is considered an expert** (if it's published in a reputable journal)
- **a report written by an independent government source**
- **a document published by a renowned organization**
- **a scientific paper put out by a non-profit organization**
The following sources may not be considered reliable or relevant for academic research:
- **a presentation by a company that includes paid information** (depends on the context and nature of the information)
- **a blog whose author tries to sell a product or service** (typically lacks credibility)
It's essential for students to evaluate the credibility, bias, and relevance of all sources they consider using in their research.
- **a journal entry written by a professor who is considered an expert** (if it's published in a reputable journal)
- **a report written by an independent government source**
- **a document published by a renowned organization**
- **a scientific paper put out by a non-profit organization**
The following sources may not be considered reliable or relevant for academic research:
- **a presentation by a company that includes paid information** (depends on the context and nature of the information)
- **a blog whose author tries to sell a product or service** (typically lacks credibility)
It's essential for students to evaluate the credibility, bias, and relevance of all sources they consider using in their research.