Question

What primary purpose does a citation serve in a work of history

A. it allows readers to evaluate a source for themselves
B. it acts as an official stamp of accuracy for the historian
C. it confirms for the reader that an interpretation is true
D. it reveals important information about the historian

Answer 1

One primary purpose that a citation serves in a work of history is that "A. it allows readers to evaluate a source for themselves," since this can often lead to determining the authenticity of a work.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A.

A citation is an important element in a history work because it guarantees the rigor of a publication.

A citation also describes the source of information used to carry out the work that is being presented so that the reader can locate the information and evaluate it.