Danika has a checklist of things she’s using to make sure that her research sources are valid. She already knows that she needs to confirm the facts claimed by a source and check the sources they use. What else does she need to do?

A.classify the style of writing

B. confirm if another classmate has used them

C. research the author of each piece

D. understand the genre the piece belongs to

1 answer

C. research the author of each piece

Researching the author allows Danika to assess their credentials, expertise, and potential biases, which is crucial for determining the validity of the sources.