Consider the following situation and explain what might be a problem with the credibility of the source or the thinking involved: You decided to write a research paper on the idea that Catherine the Great of Russia was the greatest monarch who ever lived. You have sources from the Catherine the Great Historical Society, articles from the Russian newspaper and handouts from The Hermitage, the art museum that Catherine the Great created. Pitfalls in credibility?

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anonymous · Answer

Are these all Russian sources? If so, you should look at sources from a variety of different viewpoints.

anonymous · Answer

They have pitfalls in credibility because the reputation of Catherine the Great has an impact on their business. It would serve each of those sources to embellish her accomplishments. A museum founded by the queen would certainly portray her as a great and benevolent ruler. When was the last time you went to the theater Hitler built?