During your initial research for a thesis paper, you read through various articles on President Harry Truman’s firing of General Douglas MacArthur. One of the articles presents numerous criticisms of Truman’s logic. You read about the author and see that he once was an officer under MacArthur’s command. Although this article presents information that supports your thesis, what should you take into consideration?

point of view

main idea

generalization

bias

Question

During your initial research for a thesis paper, you read through various articles on President Harry Truman’s firing of General Douglas MacArthur. One of the articles presents numerous criticisms of Truman’s logic. You read about the author and see that he once was an officer under MacArthur’s command. Although this article presents information that supports your thesis, what should you take into consideration?

    point of view

    main idea

    generalization

    bias