Who's behind the information?
What does it mean for someone to be “qualified” as a source?
They have some experience or authority on the topic.
Give a definition for “evidence”.
Information used to support an argument.
What does it mean to use “multiple sources”?
Comparing two or more sources that present different arguments, and comparing them to uncover the truth.
What is the difference between opinion and fact?
A fact is a statement that is provable with evidence, an opinion is based in emotion or speculation.
What does it mean to look for an author’s motivation for making a source?
Finding out what the author wants/what they stand to gain.
Why is it important to know where evidence comes from?
Not all evidence is equally trustworthy, and knowing the origin allows us to figure out which arguments are based on facts.
Why is it best to use more than one source?
It allows us to more easily see biases or poor evidence.
Give a definition for “Source”
Anywhere we can find information. A book, website, social media post, and more.
Give an example of someone who would be qualified to make a source.
A college professor, a doctor, anyone who has more knowledge than the average person on the topic.
Give two examples of weaknesses evidence can have.
Opinion based, hard to find, or from untrusted websites like social media.
What should you do if you read two sources that disagree?
Compare the evidence used, as well as who's behind the sources.
Give examples of three things that could be used as sources.
Possible answers: Books, news articles, blog posts, websites.
Give two examples of possible motives for why someone would make a source.
Examples: Money, morals, or some kind of personal desire.
Give two examples of strengths evidence can have.
Comes from a university, large scale studies, from a .org/.gov/.edu.
Is it better to read sources that agree or disagree and why?
It is better to read sources that disagree because they will show problems with the opposing arguments. Then we can more easily find out who's right.
Give two examples of something that would make a website not trustworthy.
If it is a .com or .net site. It is a blog for an individual, or social media.