Question

name: _shand_
ost exit slips 10/20
monday: a student is researching popular culture in the united states. she has found a
book on the subject and will need to determine whether it is a credible source.
which piece of information should she evaluate to determine the sources credibility?
a the age of the author
b the length of the book
c the authors qualification
d the city in which the book was published
tuesday:
in a series of speeches before her trial for breaking the law by voting in an 1872 federal
election, susan b. anthony defended her action with these words:
... it is downright mockery (insulting) to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty
while they are denied the use of... the ballot.
source: susan b. anthony, is it a crime for a citizen of the united states to vote?
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/anthony/anthonyaddress.html
this excerpt could help support the thesis that susan b. anthony believed that denying
women the right to vote was
a an offense punishable by law.
b a way for political parties to exercise power.
c an example of a states failure to enforce the constitution.
d a violation of the principles of the constitution.

Explanation:

To evaluate a source's credibility, one key aspect is the author's qualification. If the author is an expert in the relevant field, has relevant academic or professional background, etc., it adds to the credibility. For example, if the author is a well - known historian for a history - related book, or a legal expert for a law - related source. In this case, since the question is about determining the source's credibility from the given options, the author's qualification (Option C) is a crucial factor.

Answer:

C. the author’s qualification