A part of external criticism in historical research includes an analysis of the
A) author's biases.
B) author's reputation among his or her peers.
C) physical document such as the paper used.
D) author's actual role in the events being described.

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External criticism involves examining the authenticity of the physical aspects of a document, such as the paper, ink, or other materials used, to verify its genuineness.

A Part of External Criticism in Historical Research Includes an Analysis