A researcher prefers using scholarly sources instead of popular resources. All of the following are reasonable justification for doing so, EXCEPT:
A)scholarly sources are more current than popular sources.
B)scholarly sources provide access to new findings and information whereas popular sources report secondhand findings.
C)scholarly sources go through the rigorous process of peer review.
D)scholarly sources are written in more appropriate technical language.
E)scholarly sources can be tracked using Web-based bookmarking tools.

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This statement is incorrect as popular sources may be more current than scholarly sources as they are published faster and can report on breaking news or events.

A Researcher Prefers Using Scholarly Sources Instead of Popular Resources