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How should sources be presented to gain credibility?

  1. As direct quotes

  2. Through critical analysis

  3. With supporting data

  4. In a bibliography

The correct answer is: With supporting data

Providing sources with supporting data is the best way to gain credibility. This shows that the information presented is backed by evidence and research. Option A, using direct quotes, does not necessarily show that the information is accurate or reliable. Option B, critical analysis, can be helpful in understanding and interpreting information, but it does not necessarily prove credibility. Option D, including a bibliography, is important for giving credit to sources, but it does not necessarily demonstrate credibility. Therefore, the best way to gain credibility is by presenting sources with supporting data.