Question
Evaluate the quality of evidence in a nonfiction article about renewable energy. Which of the following would be considered the most credible source?
a
A social media post by a renewable energy company
b
A blog post by an amateur environmentalist
c
An opinion piece in a local newspaper
d
A peer-reviewed journal article by an energy scientist
a
A social media post by a renewable energy company
b
A blog post by an amateur environmentalist
c
An opinion piece in a local newspaper
d
A peer-reviewed journal article by an energy scientist
Answers
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The most credible source among the options you provided would be:
**d. A peer-reviewed journal article by an energy scientist.**
Peer-reviewed journal articles undergo a rigorous evaluation process by experts in the field before publication, ensuring that the research is credible, reliable, and based on scientific evidence. This makes such articles a highly credible source compared to the other options, which may contain personal opinions or unverified information.
**d. A peer-reviewed journal article by an energy scientist.**
Peer-reviewed journal articles undergo a rigorous evaluation process by experts in the field before publication, ensuring that the research is credible, reliable, and based on scientific evidence. This makes such articles a highly credible source compared to the other options, which may contain personal opinions or unverified information.