Karissa has a homework assignment to read about and summarize the effects of bullying on adolescents. She finds a blog post written by an anonymous author about a recent situation involving bullying at school. The author was bullied as a student 10 years ago.

Question

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions.

Is the blog post a primary or secondary source?

Is the blog post a credible or not credible source?

Is the blog post a biased or neutral source?

Answer 1

1. Is the blog post a primary or secondary source?

   • Primary source (because it contains firsthand accounts from the author’s personal experience).

2. Is the blog post a credible or not credible source?

   • Not credible (due to the anonymity of the author and the lack of verification or supporting evidence).

3. Is the blog post a biased or neutral source?

   • Biased (the author’s personal experience likely influences their perspective, which may not provide a balanced view).