Question

choose the correct answer in each row.
the author, an engineer,
has experience on the
subject
the online article is from
a published science
paper
the author mentions
relevant studies and
research
the online article
presents data from a
mining technology
the article is full of
jargon, and it is too
complex to decipher

Explanation:

• Author's relevant experience (engineer with subject experience) indicates expertise, helping credibility.
• Published science papers undergo peer review, validating content and helping credibility.
• Citing relevant studies/research provides evidence, supporting credibility.
• Presenting data from mining technology adds factual basis, helping credibility.
• Excessive jargon and complexity do not reflect accuracy; they hinder understanding but do not directly help determine credibility.

Answer:

• The author, an engineer, has experience on the subject: Helps determine credibility
• The online article is from a published science paper: Helps determine credibility
• The author mentions relevant studies and research: Helps determine credibility
• The online article presents data from a mining technology: Helps determine credibility
• The article is full of jargon, and it is too complex to decipher: Doesn't help determine credibility