Question

question 3 of 20
which source would be the most credible to use in a research paper about the environment?
a. the website of a coal producer
b. a study published by the united nations environmental committee
c. a pamphlet published by an environmental activist group
d. the personal blog of a student learning about alternative fuels

Explanation:

• A coal producer's website (A) may have a bias towards promoting coal (a non - renewable and often environmentally - impactful resource) over environmental protection.
• A study by the United Nations environmental committee (B) is likely to be based on scientific research, multiple data sources, and international standards, making it highly reliable.
• An environmental activist group's pamphlet (C) may be one - sided, focusing only on the activist's viewpoint without comprehensive, objective data.
• A student's personal blog (D) may lack the academic rigor, in - depth research, and objectivity required for a credible source in a research paper.

Answer:

B. A study published by the United Nations environmental committee