Crystal is researching the clothing industry for her social studies class. Read the following excerpt from one of the print sour
ces she found: The T-shirt industry is a major part of many developing countries’ economies. The money generated by the manufacture of T-shirts is a rising tide that lifts all boats. Or is it? Who are the workers who make these T-shirts? Most often, they are women with few options. And they work in dangerous conditions for little money.
Which of the following facts would best help Crystal confirm the accuracy of this excerpt? Why?
A.
The excerpt contains no errors in punctuation or spelling; this indicates someone has edited it carefully.
B.
The source containing the excerpt was published in 2013; the source is therefore quite recent and trustworthy.
C.
The information in the excerpt is similar to the plotline of a movie Crystal saw recently; she’s found the information accurate in two sources.
D.
The excerpt contains some of the same details as other credible sources Crystal has found; finding the same facts in multiple credible sources ensures likely accuracy of the facts.
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