When evaluating a source, you should look for potential biases. Which option best represents this practice?

• A. Potential biases
• B. The bibliography
• C. The author's tone
• D. The publication frequency

Answer: (A)

The main thing this question is testing is recognizing potential biases in a source. Looking for potential biases means considering how interests, funding, or personal or organizational viewpoints might shape what is included, emphasized, or omitted in the content. This helps you assess credibility and balance. The best fit is looking for potential biases because it directly targets how bias could influence the material. The bibliography helps you check sources and credibility but doesn’t itself flag bias in the content. The author’s tone can signal bias, but it’s only one cue and not a systematic measure. Publication frequency relates to how current the material is, not to whether it contains biased perspectives.