A reliable source is..: Trusted. An example of a reliable source is..: A print or an online encyclopedia.. What is the problem with using the Internet for research: The information is not verified or edited.. In order for an author to be considered a credible, reliable source they must be...: An expert on the subject matter. When paraphrasing, you do not want to use the same words as the original author: True. If you don't understand a word and want to use different word, what resource do I use: Thesaurus. What can you do to avoid plagiarism: All of the above. What is a citation: A reference to an author of a given work that can include name, title, page number, and date.. The author wrote, "Most female mammals have a mothering instinct." What is this an example of: Direct Quote. Sources created by people who witnesses or took part in the events they describe are: primary source. Sources created by people not directly involved in the events they describe are : secondary source. letters, diaries, autobiographies, eyewitness accounts : examples of primary sources. How are entries organized on a bibliography works cited page: Alphabetically. Each source listed in the Reference list must be cited in text: True. To avoid plagiarism you can do 3 things:: . What is an abstract: a short summary of a longer work. Which sources of information should you include in the reference page: Sources cited in the body text. Reliable sources are not: biased. Is a fiction book a good resource for research writing: Some parts can be.