Question

Which are examples of reputable sources for an informative essay? Check all that apply.

encyclopedias (print form or online)
a museum’s website
a nonprofit organization’s website (ending in .org)
a government agency’s website (ending in .gov)
journals, letters, and other primary sources
blogs written by college or high school students
commercial websites designed to sell products

Answer 1

Explanation: The most common credible sources are scholarly journals, conference papers and books because these have been peer-reviewed (read and approved for publication by other authors). However, there are good websites that can be used; generally ending in . gov / .

a thesis statement

properly cited sources

supporting examples

a final thought on the topic

Answer 2

It's all of them except for the very last two.

1. a print or online encyclopedia

2. a website operated by a museum

3. a nonprofit organization’s website (ending in .org)

4. a government agency’s website (ending in .gov)

5. a journal, letter, or other primary source