Briefly describe testimony. Create a list of three hypothetical topics, then determine a good source to provide testimony for each topic.

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
- A testimony is a form of supporting material consisting of experts' opinions or of witnesses' accounts. It supports your ideas by adding a note of authority. It is important to use the testimony of an individual who is credible or knowledgeable about the topic.
- Students' examples will vary but may include examples similar to the following:
* "The proper diet" might include testimonial from a nutritionist.
* "The nature of bipolar disorder" might include testimonial from a psychiatrist.
* "The inhumane conditions of prison" might include testimonial from a former employee or inmate at a prison.

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