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17. Suppose you're writing a research paper about a study pointing to a breakthrough drug treatment for Alzheimer's disease. What sort of source information would you need in order to make informed and accurate comments?
    

A. Primary source material about people suffering from Alzheimer's
B. Background information on the causes of Alzheimer's
C. General assumptions about previous treatments
D. Information about the group that conducted the study, where the results were published, and how the new drug works

18. It's best to avoid using quotations when
    

A. the statement expresses an idea that you want to make clear is not your own.
B. the author's wording is unusual or noteworthy.
C. you're revealing ordinary facts or opinions.
D. the original words express the exact point you want to make

10. Which of the following statements is true about choosing sources?
    

A. If something is on the Internet, it must be true.
B. A person's opinion makes the best source when you hear it yourself.
C. Books and articles written prior to the year 2000 are the most accurate.
D. It's most important to determine whether or not a source is reliable before using it.

Explanation / Answer

17. Background information on the causes of Alzheimer's - Because first you need to gain knowledge about the disease only then you would be able to make any comments on the same.

18.the statement expresses an idea that you want to make clear is not your own. - When you do not know about the statement then it is always advisable to avoid using quotations.

10.A person's opinion makes the best source when you hear it yourself.

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