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.

Reason: explaining the roots and sources of conflict provides context, evidence, and shows reporting/research — which supports credibility. The other items either indicate bias, assume reader knowledge (which hurts accessibility/credibility), or merely note the medium (web publication) which by itself doesn’t guarantee credibility.