While reading two articles on the CIA’s functions, you discover that both articles have similar opinions and facts, but the first article’s author is a reporter and the second article’s author is a former CIA employee. Which article would be more relevant to your research?
A.
the first article because it contains less bias
B.
the first article because it is more objective
C.
the second article because it contains more generalizations
D.
the second article because it has a more reliable viewpoint

Question

While reading two articles on the CIA’s functions, you discover that both articles have similar opinions and facts, but the first article’s author is a reporter and the second article’s author is a former CIA employee. Which article would be more relevant to your research?
A. 
the first article because it contains less bias
B. 
the first article because it is more objective
C. 
the second article because it contains more generalizations
D. 
the second article because it has a more reliable viewpoint

dude · Answer

You must know the difference between primary and secondary sources

Primary sources are always the most reliable as it comes from someone who was in some way involved to the specific event.