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tuffie

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on: Jun 23, 2018
How does citing your sources add credibility to your writing?
 
  A) Citing sources shows your reader you are well informed
  B) Sources strengthen your argument
  C) Sources gives your audience confidence in the strength of your data
  D) Citing sources helps your audience locate information mentioned in your report
  E) Citing sources allows the reader to conduct further research

Question 2

If a report uses secondary research sources, a(n) _____ should be included in the report to list the secondary sources.
 
  A) glossary
  B) executive summary
  C) reference
  D) title page
  E) table of content


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chjcharjto14

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) It adds credibility to your writing. Many writers assume that they will seem smarter if they make their ideas appear original. In fact, the opposite is true. Your writing will be more impressive if it shows that you are well informed by having read relevant texts or talked to key people.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) If a report uses secondary research sources, create a reference section to list the sources.


tuffie

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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