Why is it useful to compile multiple sources when writing a research paper?

It allows you to compare information and make sure you're presenting the most correct and useful data.

Using multiple sources looks more scholarly and makes the research appear to be more professional.

Limiting a paper to only one source is plagiarism.

It allows you to write a longer paper.

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Kasey Lawson

17 June, 23:45

Why is it useful to compile multiple sources when writing a research paper?

It allows you to compare information and make sure you're presenting the most correct and useful data.

Using multiple sources looks more scholarly and makes the research appear to be more professional.

Limiting a paper to only one source is plagiarism.

It allows you to write a longer paper.

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Paloma Michael · Answer 1

It is useful because you see everybody's perspective, you compare how one critic saw it, with the way someone else saw it. You get different conclusions, and you bring your own thoughts into this discussion of intellectuals. The correct answer should be a) It allows you to compare information and make sure you're presenting the most correct and useful data.