On Scholarly and Popular Sources: Checking Your Understanding

1. Question 6.1

   What does Karen Keaton Jackson say about popular sources?

   A.

   Never use popular sources.

   B.

   Not all popular sources are bad.

   C.

   Popular sources are usually okay.

   D.

   Always include at least one popular source.

2. Question 6.2

   How does Jackson qualify her statement about popular sources?

   A.

   She cautions that different faculty members have different views.

   B.

   She says that the research on this topic is still very new.

   C.

   She notes that it depends on the student.

   D.

   She lists some popular sources that you should always avoid.

3. Question 6.3

   What issues does Jackson point out about the Internet?

   A.

   consistency and tone

   B.

   credibility and validity

   C.

   timeliness and value

   D.

   writing style and lack of citations

4. Question 6.4

   What is the built-in system that validates journals?

   A.

   extensive citations

   B.

   most of them are found in the library

   C.

   the publisher

   D.

   peer review

5. Question 6.5

   What would Jackson’s pretend Web site give you?

   A.

   the best five essays ever written

   B.

   tips for taking it easy

   C.

   ten health hints for healthy living

   D.

   how to cite a research journal