Uncovering Information: Research and Synthesis · Research and Inquiry

Evaluating Source Reliability

Assess the credibility and accuracy of various digital and print sources.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we identify bias or hidden agendas in an informational source?
  2. 2What are the indicators of a high quality, peer reviewed source versus a personal blog?
  3. 3Why is it important to verify information across multiple independent sources?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.8CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.8
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Uncovering Information: Research and Synthesis
Period: Research and Inquiry

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