Question

Select all the correct answers.
Danny is writing a report about horseback riding for his class. Which of the following would most likely be good sources for his report?
a book that explains how to train and ride horses for national competitions
a magazine article that explains how to properly mount and ride a horse
a book that tells the true story of a boy who takes care of horses on a farm
a horse trainer's Web site where horseback riding methods are compared
a book about horses written by a man who owns a ranch in West Texas
a journal article that explains which breeds of horses are ideal for riding

Answer 1

Good sources:
- a book that explains how to train and ride horses for national competitions (direct, instructional)
- a magazine article that explains how to properly mount and ride a horse (practical how-to information)
- a horse trainer's Web site where horseback riding methods are compared (expert, topical information)
- a book about horses written by a man who owns a ranch in West Texas (practical expertise from someone with hands-on experience)
- a journal article that explains which breeds of horses are ideal for riding (scholarly, evidence-based information)

Not a good source:
- a book that tells the true story of a boy who takes care of horses on a farm (narrative/anecdote rather than general, factual instruction about riding).