A Particular Difficulty Associated with Citing Material Sourced from the Internet

question 21

Multiple Choice

A particular difficulty associated with citing material sourced from the Internet in the text and in reference lists is that

• A) it is not always able to be accessed due to technical problems.
• B) the documents obtained may be either password protected or have authentication certificates.
• C) different versions of the document may be placed on the same website over a period of time or the website itself may disappear.
• D) web-based documents may be altered or tampered with rendering them unreliable or questionable for referencing purposes.

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Definitions:

External Locus Of Control

The belief that one's life events are largely determined by forces outside one's control.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, dependability, and a strong sense of duty.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, developed by Hans Selye.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.