You are writing a paper about american poet Maya Angelou. Which source would be best to quote?
a) a biography of Maya Angelo
b) an analysis of a poem by Maya angelo
c) an excerpt from an interview with Maya angelo

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You are writing a paper about american poet Maya Angelou.  Which source would be best to quote?
a) a biography of Maya Angelo
b) an analysis of a poem by Maya angelo
c) an excerpt from an interview with Maya angelo

anonymous · Answer

What do you think the answer would be? Or what do you think it isn't?

anonymous · Answer

c

anonymous · Answer

That would probably be best. Because the poem isn't going to tell you about her life, and lord only knows who wrote the bio and if it's true or not. But with the interview you could quote her words exactly.