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Developing Your Topic

Question 5 • Strategies for Academic Success -CA- 34205A

Evidence that a source is authoritative includes

Answer
A
An email address to ask further questions about information in the source
B
A date regarding when the source was written
C
No verbiage used which could identify bias about the information provided
D
Logical structure of the information provided so that it is easily read and understood

Explanation

An email address for asking follow-up questions provides a way to contact the source’s author or organization, which supports the source’s authority and accountability. A publication date relates more to how current the information is, while unbiased wording and logical organization indicate objectivity and clarity.

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