Question

Why is it useful to compile multiple sources when writing a research paper?

It allows you to compare information and make sure you're presenting the most correct and useful data.


Using multiple sources looks more scholarly and makes the research appear to be more professional.


Limiting a paper to only one source is plagiarism.


It allows you to write a longer paper.

Answer 1

The first one is the one that English teachers look for. Although a professional research paper is important, it can be accomplished without multiple sources.

Plagiarism is only the case when that one source is the only writing in your paper, or you didn't cite the source.

As for the length, I can make a pretty strong point in one paragraph.