Question

Click on the link to read an article from the Sudan Tribune.

Read at least the first two sections of the article and the source information.

Then, answer the question.

What factors lend credibility to the article?

The author reveals a bias toward the victims of the genocide.
The author explains the source of tension between rival groups.
The article assumes knowledge on the part of the reader.
The article is published in a web-based publication

Answer 1

- The author explains the source of tension between rival groups — providing background/context strengthens the article’s credibility.
- The article is published in a web-based publication (Sudan Tribune) — the named publisher/source information helps verify and trace the report.

The other two options (authorial bias toward victims and assuming reader knowledge) do not lend credibility.