Question

Which sources could provide reliable evidence for your claim? Check all that apply.

a step-by-step guide listed at www.gettingtocollege.com
an article from the New York Times
a book by an educational researcher and professor
a report from the US Department of Education at www.ed.gov
a blog post written by a college admissions director
a high school student’s research report

Answer 1

Select:
- an article from the New York Times — Yes. Reputable newsroom reporting and fact‑checking can provide reliable evidence.
- a book by an educational researcher and professor — Yes. Scholarly books by experts are generally reliable (check publisher and citations).
- a report from the US Department of Education at www.ed.gov — Yes. Official government reports are primary, authoritative sources for education data and policy.

Possible / use with caution:
- a blog post written by a college admissions director — Maybe. It can provide expert perspective or firsthand insight, but it may be opinionated and not peer reviewed; verify the author’s credentials and corroborate with stronger sources.

Not reliable (unless independently validated):
- a step-by-step guide listed at www.gettingtocollege.com — Unclear. Independent websites vary widely; check the site’s authority, authorship, and citations before trusting it.
- a high school student’s research report — Unreliable as strong evidence unless it was supervised, methodologically sound, and validated (e.g., published or replicated).