Question

Which sources would most likely be relevant and appropriate for the research question "What are
the opposing viewpoints of the proposed changes to US immigration laws?" Select all that apply.
1. journal article describing patterns in US immigration laws between 1900 and 1945
2. TV show called Border Wars: Mexico and Brazil
3. article on NBC News website titled "Aiming to build opposition, foes liken immigration
changes to 'Obamacare,'" written by a political reporter
4. interview with a lawyer representing a group of business owners opposed to the immigration-law changes
5. editorial in a local newspaper explaining both the advantages and the disadvantages of the
proposed changes

Answer 1

Relevant/appropriate: 3, 4, 5.

- 3 (NBC News article): a current news report by a political reporter will describe opponents’ framing and arguments about the proposed changes.
- 4 (interview with the lawyer for business owners): a primary-source statement of opposition that gives specific arguments and motivations.
- 5 (local newspaper editorial discussing pros and cons): explains both sides and the arguments for and against the proposal.

Not appropriate: 1 and 2.
- 1 (historical journal article 1900–1945): useful background on immigration law history but not directly about current opposing viewpoints.
- 2 (TV show Border Wars: Mexico and Brazil): likely not focused on current U.S. legislative proposals and therefore not relevant to the research question.