Question

José is writing a paper on alternative energy. He thinks that people rely too much on oil and that in the future, it could run out. He gets a book from the library. He also decides to look through new online journal articles about energy and pollution. The book he finds was written by Carrie Dawes. It contains quotes that agree with José's opinion that the world could run out of oil. The book was published in 2021. Then, José finds an online article. It's on a webpage at the University of Kentucky's website. It is written by respected scientists. The article was published in 2024.

What is one way for José to decide which source is more credible?
A.
The book is more credible because it was published first.
B.
The online article is more credible because it is written by an author.
C.
The book is more credible because the journal articles were found on the Internet.
D.
The online articles are more up-to-date, so they are more credible.

Answer 1

D. The online articles are more up-to-date (2024 vs. 2021), so they’re likelier to reflect the latest research and evidence, making them more credible for current claims.