What makes a source effective? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
it is accurate
it is accurate
it leads you to another source
it leads you to another source
it is presented in a written format
it is presented in a written format
it adds to your understanding of a topic
it adds to your understanding of a topic
it is interesting to you
it is interesting to you
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An effective source is one that:
1. **It is accurate**: Accuracy is paramount when considering the effectiveness of a source. An accurate source provides correct, verifiable, and reliable information which is critical for research, decision making, and forming knowledgeable opinions.
2. **It adds to your understanding of a topic**: An effective source should contribute meaningful content to your knowledge of a subject. It should be informative and enhance your comprehension, allowing you to gain a deeper or broader perspective on the topic.
While the other options may have their own merits (such as being interesting personally, leading you to another source, or being presented in a written format which might be preferred by some), they do not inherently determine the effectiveness of a source in an academic or professional context.