Cynthia is writing a fictionalized story about the real life of a nurse. She used a scene from her favorite television sitcom as the source material for her research on the life of nurses.

Question

How will Cynthia’s teacher most likely critique her source material?

The teacher will say that Cynthia did not make a good choice in source material because a nonfiction source would be more reliable.
The teacher will say that Cynthia made a good choice in source materials because a fictional source is reliable.
The teacher will say that Cynthia did not make a good choice in source material but it doesn’t matter because fiction doesn’t require source material.
The teacher will say that Cynthia made a good choice in source materials but it doesn’t matter because fiction doesn’t require nonfiction source material.

Answer 1

The most likely critique from Cynthia's teacher would be:

The teacher will say that Cynthia did not make a good choice in source material because a nonfiction source would be more reliable.

This response highlights the importance of using credible and factual sources when researching real-life experiences, especially for a narrative based on the life of a real person. While fictional sources can provide inspiration, they may not accurately represent the realities of the profession.