As a requirement of his AIS course, Ahmed was preparing a short paper on why AIS is an important area of study for future accountants.In terms of the UMUC information literacy criteria, which of the following statements is most true?
A)Ahmed has sufficient authority to write the paper; he does not need to consult outside sources.
B)To meet the accuracy criterion, he must discuss exactly three reasons.
C)By consulting at least five sources, Ahmed will be sure to meet the objectivity criterion.
D)His paper may have sufficient coverage if he discusses at least three reasons.

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Option A is incorrect because while Ahmed has the authority to write his paper, he should consult outside sources to ensure he is accurately representing the topic. 
Option B is incorrect because the accuracy criterion does not specify a set number of reasons to be discussed. 
Option C is incorrect because the objectivity criterion is not solely based on the number of sources consulted. 
Option D is the best choice as it suggests that discussing at least three reasons may be sufficient to have adequate coverage of the topic. However, it is important to note that this may not necessarily meet all of the information literacy criteria, including accuracy and objectivity.

As a Requirement of His AIS Course, Ahmed Was Preparing