When Deciding Whether a Publication Would Be an Appropriate Source

question 5

Multiple Choice

When deciding whether a publication would be an appropriate source, you should first determine whether it

• A) was written by an authority on the topic.
• B) is relevant to your topic.
• C) was plagiarized from another source.
• D) is likely to contain biased content.

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Definitions:

Wrongful Act

An action that infringes on the rights of another, giving rise to a legal claim by the affected party.

Offense

An illegal act or crime; a breach of a law or rule.

Tort

A civil wrong or injury, other than breach of contract, for which the law provides a remedy.

Public Prosecutor

A legal officer appointed or elected to represent the government in criminal proceedings against individuals or entities.