You've found an internet article that supports your view of a research subject. the author seems to have excellent credentials, and the article is very well written. however, the author seems to be using outdated information to support her claims, and you can't find other articles that corroborate her information. which of the following statements best describes what your course of action should be and why? a. you should use the article as a reference. the important thing is that you've found a source that will bolster your arguement. b. you should use the article as a reference. the author is obviously an expert in her field and the information doesn't need to be "nitpicked." c. you should not use the article as a reference. the lack of corroboration and outdated information outweigh the author's credentials. d. you should not use the article as a reference. information from the internet isn't trustworthy.

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.