What features or characteristics tell you that a scientific text is a credible source of information? (Select all correct answers.)

Question

It contains information that relates to your topic.

It was written by experts in a particular field of science.

It uses an objective and professional writing style.

It includes facts that can be verified elsewhere.

Answer 1

The following features or characteristics indicate that a scientific text is a credible source of information:

• It was written by experts in a particular field of science.
• It uses an objective and professional writing style.
• It includes facts that can be verified elsewhere.

While relevance to your topic is important for assessing whether a source is useful for your needs, it does not in itself indicate the credibility of the source.