While researching a thesis paper on Ronald Reagan’s presidency, you discover multiple resources that support your argument. Which resource would be the most valid and reliable?
A.
a newspaper reporter who covered the Reagan presidency
B.
an internet blogger who studied presidential history
C.
an author who wrote books on presidents from the 1800s
D.
a high school teacher who taught US history for years
Answers
high school teacher who taught us history for
Answer:
The most valid resource would be a newspaper reporter who covered the Reagan Presidency.
Option (A)
Explanation:
An internet blogger, though resourceful, cannot be accounted for the truthfulness and accuracy of facts. An author who writes books on Presidents cannot be trusted to have provided with the hard and harsh facts.
A newspaper reporter is, however, accountable for the content that she/he produces. Their source varies from live witnesses and inside man to spies and other ties. Their reports are produced with in-depth information and cover all aspects of the sphere, even those that are hidden from the common eye. Hence a reporter who covered the Reagan presidency would be a reliable source.