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Which one of the following is an indicator that a source may not be accurate?
A. You're unable to find any other source that presents the same exact information or point of view.
B. The writing is sub-par or contains errors.
C. The author doesn't offer facts, statistics, or specific examples, but uses vague statements and sweeping generalizations.
D. The author is using emotionally charged language and inappropriate words or employing a tone that reveals an obvious bias.



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C -
Here are some indicators that a source may not be accurate:■
There is no publication date on the document, preventingthe reader from determining the age of the informationin question.The author makes vague statements and/or uses sweepinggeneralizations instead of offering facts, statistics, orspecific examples. This implies that there are no facts tosupport what the author is saying (or that he or she wastoo lazy to find them) and should immediately cause thereader to become suspicious
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C. The author doesn't offer facts, statistics, or specific examples, but uses vague statements and sweeping generalizations.

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