Question

evaluate whether each source is a valid source for online research. drag each item to the correct category.
(2 points)
yes no
wikipedia article college history professor’s website about her area of expertise
a blog by someone who has no biography or credentials listed
the national archives

Explanation:

• The National Archives is an official, authoritative repository of primary and verified historical/government records, making it valid.
• A college history professor's website focused on their expertise is backed by academic credentials and subject-specific knowledge, so it is valid.
• Wikipedia articles are user-editable, not always peer-reviewed, and can contain unvetted information, so it is not a valid academic source.
• A blog with no author credentials or biography has no verifiable expertise or accountability, so it is not valid.

Answer:

Yes:

• college history professor's website about her area of expertise
• the National Archives

No:

• Wikipedia article
• a blog by someone who has no biography or credentials listed