Choose the correct collocation: Before submitting the dissertation, the student must ______ all cited references against the primary source documents.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. cross-reference
- Step 1: Identify standard academic research process: Comparing citations with original texts to ensure accuracy.
- Step 2: Define 'cross-reference': To verify or reference by comparison with another text or source.
- Step 3: Select 'cross-reference'.
Answer
cross-reference.
Why not the others: 'counter-strike' is a military or gaming term; 'over-examine' and 'cross-pollinate' do not describe checking citations in this academic context.
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