1.Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

A. A biography of Stephen King

B. An interview with Stephen King

C. A novel by Stephen King

D. Stephen King's letters to his editor



2.Why should academic writers use the third-person point of view for a research paper?

A. When using it, you can easily switch to a different point of view.

B. It keeps your writing simple.

C. It limits your credibility.

D. It allows you to be more objective in your writing.



3.The author of a source may be considered reliable if he or she

A. includes opposing views.

B. omits information that doesn't fit his or her opinion.

C. bends facts to make a point.

D. summarizes facts without attribution or citation.



4 Which of the following should you take into consideration when determining if an author is biased?

A. Your age as a reader

B. The descriptive and connotative language used in the writing

C. Your existing personal biases

D. The intended audience for the essay