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Writing Workshop: Conducting Research to Write an Informative Essay

Question 1 • S1S-OC: US History A (E1202 - AG)

Which sources would be appropriate to use in an academic essay on Thomas Jefferson? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
a free encyclopedia written by anonymous volunteers
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a biography of Thomas Jefferson from the Library of Congress in Washington, DC
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digital copies of letters written by Thomas Jefferson to other leaders
D
an anonymous blog that provides facts on different topics, including Jefferson’s policies
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Jefferson’s autobiography

Explanation

A Library of Congress biography is a reliable, authoritative secondary source. Jefferson’s letters and autobiography are primary sources, offering firsthand evidence about his views and actions. The anonymous encyclopedia and blog are less suitable for academic research because their authorship and fact-checking may be unclear.

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