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In our course textbook, Writing in the Sciences, review "Chapter 5: Reviewing Prior Research," reading carefully Section 5.1: The Role of Prior Research in Scientific Argument. Then, turn to Exercise 5.1 on p.132 and respond.
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Task
Choose one or more full-length research report either from this text, from your field (my field is nursing), or from the list of sources gathered for your research question(my research paper annotated-firefighters%20copy.docx.pdf). In each major section of the paper, find two or three sentences that include citations of previous research. How are citations used in different sections of the paper? Look for citations that support qualifications, explanations, or justifications made in the text. What other functions do citations serve in the texts you've examined?