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Researching Careers — Quiz

Question 8 • Career Planning and Development

A newspaper article written by a journalist summarizes the findings of a medical study conducted by researchers. What type of source is this article?

Answer
A
primary source because the article contains detailed information about the study
B
secondary source because newspapers are distributed to the general public
C
secondary source because it summarizes and interprets information from others
D
primary source because the journalist personally wrote the article

Explanation

A secondary source summarizes or interprets information produced by others. The journalist is reporting the findings of a study conducted by researchers, so the article is a secondary source. The fact that a journalist wrote it or that it appeared in a newspaper does not determine its source type.

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