RCE2601
Assignment 2
2025 (Answer
Guide) - Due 13
June 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED AND
CERTIFIED ANSWERS.
, 1|Page
RCE2601 Assignment 2 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 13 June 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN
REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A
GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in
your academics.
UNISA, 2025.
Contents
Task 1: Source Evaluation ........................................................................................................................ 1
1. Prioritized Sources............................................................................................................................. 1
2. Sources to Exclude or Use with Caution ........................................................................................ 3
3. Synthesis: How Each Source Contributes (or Doesn’t) to a Literature Review ....................... 5
4. Additional Critical Considerations.................................................................................................... 5
Final Recommendation for Sarah ........................................................................................................ 5
Task 2: Credibility of Academic Sources (30 Marks) ............................................................................ 6
1. Characteristics of Credible Academic Sources ............................................................................. 6
2. What Makes a Source Suitable for a Literature Review? ............................................................ 7
3. Practical Checklist for Sarah ............................................................................................................ 8
Task 3: Academic Integrity and Citation (30 Marks) ............................................................................. 9
1. The Role of Citations in Maintaining Academic Integrity ............................................................. 9
2. How Citation Styles Uphold Academic Standards ........................................................................ 9
3. How to Cite Different Source Types.............................................................................................. 10
4. Consequences of Poor Citation Practices ................................................................................... 12
5. How Proper Citation Prevents Plagiarism .................................................................................... 12
Conclusion: Key Recommendations for Sarah ................................................................................ 13
Task 1: Source Evaluation
1. Prioritized Sources
(A) Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Why it should be prioritized:
Assignment 2
2025 (Answer
Guide) - Due 13
June 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED AND
CERTIFIED ANSWERS.
, 1|Page
RCE2601 Assignment 2 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 13 June 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN
REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A
GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in
your academics.
UNISA, 2025.
Contents
Task 1: Source Evaluation ........................................................................................................................ 1
1. Prioritized Sources............................................................................................................................. 1
2. Sources to Exclude or Use with Caution ........................................................................................ 3
3. Synthesis: How Each Source Contributes (or Doesn’t) to a Literature Review ....................... 5
4. Additional Critical Considerations.................................................................................................... 5
Final Recommendation for Sarah ........................................................................................................ 5
Task 2: Credibility of Academic Sources (30 Marks) ............................................................................ 6
1. Characteristics of Credible Academic Sources ............................................................................. 6
2. What Makes a Source Suitable for a Literature Review? ............................................................ 7
3. Practical Checklist for Sarah ............................................................................................................ 8
Task 3: Academic Integrity and Citation (30 Marks) ............................................................................. 9
1. The Role of Citations in Maintaining Academic Integrity ............................................................. 9
2. How Citation Styles Uphold Academic Standards ........................................................................ 9
3. How to Cite Different Source Types.............................................................................................. 10
4. Consequences of Poor Citation Practices ................................................................................... 12
5. How Proper Citation Prevents Plagiarism .................................................................................... 12
Conclusion: Key Recommendations for Sarah ................................................................................ 13
Task 1: Source Evaluation
1. Prioritized Sources
(A) Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Why it should be prioritized:
