Question

Consider the writing prompt.

Explain the role that sit-in protests played in advancing the goals of the civil rights movement.

Which research source would be the most relevant source to use to address the prompt?

a documentary about the civil rights movement in the United States
photographs of protestors taking part in sit-ins during the civil rights movement
an article comparing the civil rights movement to other social reform movements
articles about changes brought about by sit-ins during the civil rights movement

Answer 1

Answer: articles about changes brought about by sit-ins during the civil rights movement.

Reason: the prompt asks you to explain the role and impact of sit-ins, so sources that directly analyze the changes those sit-ins produced are most relevant. A documentary or photos could be useful supporting material (photos are primary evidence; a documentary is broader), and a comparative article is less focused, but the articles about sit-ins will give the specific evidence and interpretation you need.