Assessing Source Credibility
Students will critically assess the credibility of various information sources.
Key Questions
- Analyze what clues in a text suggest that the author might have a specific bias.
- Explain how the date of publication affects the usefulness of a factual text.
- Evaluate the credibility of a given online source using specific criteria.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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