Critical Reading and Synthesis · Term 1: Comprehension Mastery
Evaluating Evidence and Authority
Assessing the validity and reliability of data used to support claims in academic and popular texts.
Key Questions
- 1What makes a source of evidence authoritative in a post-truth information landscape?
- 2How can statistical data be framed to support contradictory viewpoints?
- 3To what extent does the funding or affiliation of a researcher impact the neutrality of their findings?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Evaluation of Information and Authority - JC2
Level: JC 2
Subject: English Language
Unit: Critical Reading and Synthesis
Period: Term 1: Comprehension Mastery
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