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1. What is the main purpose of advanced research and
evidence-based writing in composition and rhetoric?
a) To persuade the audience of a certain point of view
using credible sources and logical arguments.
b) To inform the audience of a certain topic using factual
data and clear explanations.
c) To explore the complexity of a certain issue using
multiple perspectives and critical analysis.
d) To entertain the audience of a certain genre using
creative techniques and rhetorical devices.
Answer: c) To explore the complexity of a certain issue
using multiple perspectives and critical analysis.
Rationale: Advanced research and evidence-based writing
is not merely descriptive or persuasive, but rather aims to
deepen the understanding of a problem or question by
examining various sources of evidence and arguments.
2. What is the difference between primary and secondary
sources in academic research?
a) Primary sources are original documents or artifacts that
provide firsthand information or data, while secondary
sources are interpretations or analyses of primary sources.
b) Primary sources are reliable and authoritative sources
that provide valid information or data, while secondary
sources are unreliable and biased sources that provide
questionable information or data.
c) Primary sources are general and broad sources that
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