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Who is speaking about it? Who has the right and the credentials to produce it, describe it, comment upon it, or at least present opinions about it?
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These questions challenge the authority behind a statement or account. They ask who is speaking, whether that person has the right or credentials to speak, and whether they are qualified to produce, describe, comment on, or offer opinions about the subject. The point is to examine not only what is being said, but also who is presenting it.
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- Prismas — Universidad Nacional de Quilmes
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