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Author Expertise and Publication Authority
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SD.065 Author Expertise and Publication Authority
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Two sources support the same debate claim: one is a recent expert blog with transparent data but no editorial review; the other is an older peer-reviewed article by relevant researchers. What is the best choice?
A
Use both with precise qualifications: the article for reviewed foundational evidence and the blog for recent data, after independently checking the blog’s methods and updates
B
Use only the article because peer review makes age irrelevant
C
Average their conclusions without examining how either source was produced
D
Use only the blog because newer always means stronger
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