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Legitimate Sources
A legitimate source comes from an author, website, organization, etc. that is credible. This means that if you are using a source whose author has no prior experience or knowledge on a subject, then that source probably isn’t the best one to use. Consequently, the source should come from someone who has first-hand experience on a subject or situation. Make sure that the information from a source is not based on opinion alone. This happens more often than not, and being able to distinguish between fact and opinion is key when determining a legitimate source. Some authors may be biased on an issue, and it is easy to get ensnared in a certain view- especially if it is an article on an issue that is controversial.
