A student is writing a research report for his eighth–grade literature class about the work of the famous American poet Emily Dickinson. The student must use sources that are credible, trustworthy, and relevant for the topic.

Question

Which of these is most likely a credible, or trustworthy, source that is relevant for the topic?
A.

an article in a literary journal that analyzes Dickinson's poetry and its impact on later American poets

B.

a history book that contains information about the politicians that lived when Dickinson did

C
.

the printed work of an American poet that is just as famous today as Dickinson was in her time

D.

printed examples of poetry written by other poets in the time that Dickinson wrote her poems

Answer 1

The most likely credible, trustworthy, and relevant source for a research report about the work of Emily Dickinson is:

A. an article in a literary journal that analyzes Dickinson's poetry and its impact on later American poets.

This option directly focuses on Dickinson's poetry and its significance, making it highly relevant and credible for the student's research.