Research Guides: ENGL 14: (Winter 2017) Introduction to Literary History and Interpretation (Burnham): 2. In Class Polls and Questions

Q1: True or False?

I know how to find a book in the University Library.

True: 19 votes (100%)

False: 0 votes (0%)

Total Votes: 19

I know the difference between “primary” and “secondary” sources.

True: 17 votes (89.47%)

False: 2 votes (10.53%)

Total Votes: 19

Which one of the following is a primary characteristic of articles that are published in scholarly journals?

Reports on current events.: 0 votes (0%)

Usually published weekly.: 0 votes (0%)

Not as long as a book and contain a bibliography or references.: 19 votes (95%)

Normally read by the general public.: 1 votes (5%)

Always written by graduate students who are getting their PhD.: 0 votes (0%)

Total Votes: 20

Is it ethical to use the ideas of another person in your research paper?

Yes, but only if you ask their permission.: 0 votes (0%)

Yes, but only if you give them credit.: 19 votes (100%)

Yes, but only if you use their exact words.: 0 votes (0%)

Yes, but only if you do not use their exact words.: 0 votes (0%)

No, it is not ethical to use the thoughts of someone else in your research paper.: 0 votes (0%)

Total Votes: 19