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Credibility, Bias, and Faulty Reasoning — Quiz

Question 7 • English I

Which source would not be credible? Simon is researching George Washington.

Answer
A
a blog post by a woman claiming to be a distant relative of George Washington
B
a news article celebrating George Washington’s accomplishments
C
an interview with a historian on artifacts from George Washington
D
a biographical piece in a history magazine highlighting George Washington’s career

Explanation

A source is more credible when it relies on relevant expertise, research, or verifiable evidence. A blog post by someone who only claims to be a distant relative does not establish that she has reliable knowledge about George Washington. The historian’s interview and the history magazine biography are grounded in subject expertise, while the news article may still offer useful information.

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