Question

1. which type of source did amina use to gather evidence for her paper? a. academic journals b. social media posts c. interviews d. personal blogs 3. a source text is: a. the original work b. a summary of research c. a reference guide d. a collection of citations 4. what should a well - structured paragraph begin with? a. a quote b. a transition word c. a topic sentence d. a citation

Explanation:

1. Academic journals are a reliable source for gathering evidence for papers as they contain peer - reviewed research. Social media posts, interviews, and personal blogs may lack the academic rigor.
2. A source text is the original work from which information is taken. Summaries, reference guides, and collections of citations are secondary in nature compared to the original work.
3. A well - structured paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph. Quotes, transition words, and citations may be part of the paragraph but not the starting point.

Answer:

1. a. Academic journals
2. a. The original work
3. c. A topic sentence