Which practice is most thorough for assessing a persuasive source's credibility?

Which practice is most thorough for assessing a persuasive source's credibility?

• A. Accept the claim if it aligns with your own views
• B. Rely on the source's popularity on social media
• C. Read only the introduction
• D. Verify the claims by consulting multiple independent, credible sources and checking authority, currency, and corroboration

Answer: (D)