Foundations of Inquiry · Research and Inquiry

Source Evaluation and Credibility

Learning to vet digital and print sources for authority, accuracy, and potential bias.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we determine the reliability of an anonymous online source?
  2. 2What indicators suggest that a source might be biased or intended to mislead?
  3. 3Why is it important to use a variety of source types when conducting research?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.8
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Foundations of Inquiry
Period: Research and Inquiry

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