You Have Decided to Include a Source in Your Report

question 72

Multiple Choice

You have decided to include a source in your report because it is widely cited, although you think it has serious logical flaws.Which of the following is the BEST identification of how you should introduce this source, and the BEST explanation of why you should introduce it this way?

• A)Use phrasing that distances you from the source ("Smith contends that......"), since this focuses your reader's attention on the reasoning in the source
• B)Use phrasing that distances you from the source ("Smith contends that ...."), since this signals to your readers that you're going to disagree with him
• C)Use neutral phrasing ("Smith says ...."), since this emphasizes your objectivity
• D)Use neutral phrasing ("Smith says ...."), since this is a stylistic convention in reports

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Definitions:

Death

The cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism, marking the permanent end of life processes.

Emotional State

The current condition of a person's emotions, which can fluctuate based on experiences and internal and external factors.

Grief

The pain of loss experienced when a loved one or something dear is removed, frequently associated with grieving.

Physician-Assisted Suicide

A practice in which a doctor provides a terminally ill patient with a lethal dose of medication, upon the patient's request, which the patient can take to end their life.