20. Which of the following is not an objective of synthesizing sources?
A. Combining opinions and general statements
B. Exploring different points of view
C. Reviewing key ideas on a topic
D. Understanding the topic in depth
19. Which type of Internet resource would be the most reliable in providing accurate information?
A. An email you received from your instructor
B. An online newsgroup dedicated to your topic
C. An email listserv
D. A general reference site such as
6. Bradley has chosen topic for his research paper. What is the next step in the planning process that he should take?
A. Writing a working thesis
B. Listing research questions
C. Looking for sources
D. Creating an outline
20 D
19 B
6 B
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i have the textbook in front of me. the answer to question 20 is A.
6 I️ think is D create outline
Ariel, your posts come well after midnight. Most of the tutors are doing other things at this time of night in the U.S. and Canada where we are. Don't expect a fast response.
I agree with your first answers. For #6, an outline comes AFTER you have researched your questions. For #19, D is incomplete, but whatever the general research site is, it's probably better than any email, which may not reflect any research, but may be rife with uneducated opinions, as are newsgroups.
To answer the questions, we will analyze each option and determine which one is not an objective of synthesizing sources or which Internet resource would be the most reliable.
20. To find the correct answer, we need to understand the objective of synthesizing sources. Synthesizing sources involves combining multiple sources of information to create a cohesive understanding of a topic. The objective is to review key ideas, explore different points of view, and understand the topic in depth. Combining opinions and general statements do not align with the objective of synthesizing sources, so the correct answer is A. Combining opinions and general statements.
19. To determine the most reliable Internet resource, we need to consider the credibility and accuracy of each option. An email you received from your instructor (A) can be considered reliable as it is coming from a credible source. An online newsgroup (B) might not be as reliable as it is a platform for user-generated content. An email listserv (C) might have some reliable information, but it usually consists of various users and may not provide consistently accurate information. A general reference site (D) can vary in reliability depending on the specific site. Based on this analysis, the most reliable option will be A. An email you received from your instructor.
6. The next step in the planning process after choosing a topic for a research paper is to further develop the research plan. Writing a working thesis (A) involves formulating the main argument of the paper, which typically comes later in the planning process. Listing research questions (B) is an essential step in organizing the research, so it would be a logical next step. Looking for sources (C) is also an important part of the research process, but again, it usually comes after identifying the research questions. Creating an outline (D) is typically done after gathering and reviewing the relevant sources. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Listing research questions.