Question

analyzing the credibility of primary sources
which of the following characteristics help identify a credible primary source? check all that apply.
□ it is written by people who have personal experience of the event.
□ it does not contain biases and emotional appeals about a subject.
□ it is written when the events are current.
□ it uses statistics from nongovernment sources.
□ it is published on the internet.

Explanation:

• A primary - source written by those with personal experience of the event is likely more credible as they witnessed it firsthand.
• Lack of biases and emotional appeals helps in presenting objective information, enhancing credibility.
• When written during the events (current), it is less likely to be affected by later - developed misinformation or faulty memories. Using non - government statistics doesn't inherently make a source credible, and being published on the Internet doesn't guarantee credibility either.

Answer:

It is written by people who have personal experience of the event.
It does not contain biases and emotional appeals about a subject.
It is written when the events are current.