Question

While writing a research paper, Dan finds a new online encyclopedia by a company he has never heard of before. Dan’s friend Mike urges him to stick to sources he knows are safe and credible. Why is Mike so concerned? I. Many online references are not regulated by academic agencies. II. Online references may contain incorrect information. III. Online sources are never acceptable for use in a research paper. A. I only B. II only C. I and II only D. I, II, and III

Answer 1

Dan's friend Mike urges him to stick to sources he knows are safe and credible.Mike is concerned because:

(1) many online references are not regulated by academic agencies.

(2) Online references may contain incorrect information.

( C.) 1 and 2 only

Answer 2

It's C. There are many trustworthy on-line references like the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.