Question

Which of the these are reliable sources when conducting research? Select four options.

local newspapers
social media
electronic textbooks
legal documents
scholarly journals
personal blogs

Answer 1

- Local newspapers — useful for contemporary events and local reporting (check for bias and corroborate).
- Electronic textbooks — reliable summaries of established knowledge (prefer reputable publishers).
- Legal documents — authoritative primary sources for laws, cases, and official rulings.
- Scholarly journals — peer-reviewed research and in-depth studies.