Question

which of the following characteristics help identify a credible primary source? check all that apply.
it is written by people who have personal experience of the event.
it does not contain biases and emotional appeals about a subject.
it is written when the events are current.
it uses statistics from nongovernment sources.
it is published on the internet.

Explanation:

• A credible primary source is created by someone with direct personal experience of the event, as this provides firsthand, unfiltered information.
• Primary sources are ideally created when the events are current, as this minimizes memory distortion and ensures the account is tied closely to the event's context.
• Primary sources can still have biases, so lack of bias is not a defining trait. Statistics from non-government sources don't inherently make a source credible, and internet publication does not guarantee credibility.

Answer:

• It is written by people who have personal experience of the event.
• It is written when the events are current.