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Why does it matter?

Knowing How to Evaluate Sources Makes You a Better. . .

A strong researcher can:

  • Determine whether or not a source will help them answer their research question
  • Interpret how evidence obtained from a source fits with other pieces of evidence
  • Evaluate the level of expertise of a creator, whether determined by education, profession, or relevant personal experience
  • Recognize that all source creators have a background that influences how they interpret a subject matter

A knowledgeable consumer can use source evaluation skills to:

  • Sift through persuasion techniques to see the facts at hand
  • Recognize that someone or some organization has one primary goal: to influence consumers to buy their product

 

A knowledgeable citizen can use their source evaluation skills to:

  • Sift through persuasion techniques to see the facts at hand
  • Recognize that all source creators have a background that influences how they interpret a subject matter
  • Determine the difference between a person's background and deliberate bias
  • Refuse to let misinformation influence how they vote

How To Spot Fake News

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