Question

5 of 18 which statement is the best definition of secondary source research? the gathering, curating, and presenting of material from primary resources. the re-arrangement of journal articles for another reader. the summary conducted before analysis is done by other individuals and groups of people. the building of awareness in your audience before conducting primary research.

Explanation:

To determine the best definition of secondary source research, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Secondary sources often involve using and presenting information from primary sources (like gathering, curating primary - sourced material).
• Option 2: Secondary source research is not just re - arranging journal articles; it has a broader scope related to using primary - derived content.
• Option 3: The description is inaccurate. Secondary source research isn't about summaries before others' analysis.
• Option 4: Secondary source research isn't mainly about building audience awareness before primary research.

So the first option best defines secondary source research as it aligns with the concept of using primary resources' material.

Answer:

the gathering, curating, and presenting of material from primary resources.