Checking Your Sources

“You are researching the topic of climate change. You find an article on a personal blog where the author claims climate change is a hoax. The author provides no sources for their claims. Would you consider this a reliable source? Explain why or why not. You are researching the history of the Roman Empire. You find two sources: a textbook written by a history professor and a historical fiction novel set during the Roman Empire. Which source would likely be more reliable for factual information about the Roman Empire? Explain your reasoning.”