Question

which question helps determine the authority of a source?
a \is the evidence supported by data?\

b \what is the author’s experience or background?\

c \is the information relevant to my topic?\

d \is the information up to date?\

Explanation:

To determine the authority of a source, we analyze each option:

• Option A ("Is the evidence cited by them?") relates to the source's use of evidence, not authority.
• Option B ("What is the author’s experience or background?") directly assesses the author's credentials, which determine the source's authority.
• Option C ("Is the information relevant to my topic?") assesses relevance, not authority.
• Option D ("Is the information up to date?") assesses timeliness, not authority.

Answer:

B. "What is the author’s experience or background?"