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Question 8 • 26-27 ERWC A/B 9800E 9801E

Which is the best example of a reliable source when researching the relationship between text messaging and literacy?

Answer
A
a study published on the Department of Education’s website two years ago
B
a scholarly article that was written and published 15 years ago
C
a recent blog post by a teacher complaining about “texting language” in her students’ work
D
a meme that shows a scene from a Shakespeare play translated into a text message conversation

Explanation

A study published on the Department of Education’s website is a strong source because it comes from an authoritative organization and presents research. The fact that it was published two years ago also makes it relatively current for a topic that may change over time. The older scholarly article may be credible but could be outdated, while the blog post and meme are not reliable research sources.

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