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11.48 Evaluating Source Credibility and Bias Worksheet

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This American Literature English worksheet provides structured practice on 11.48 Evaluating Source Credibility and Bias. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

ELA.11.48 — Evaluating Source Credibility and Bias: Grade 11 ELA practice focused on Evaluating Source Credibility and Bias.

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American Literature

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

You find an online article about recycling program. The article is published by a city press release and claims diversion increased 35%, but it gives only two anecdotes and does not link to the original data.

What missing information is most important for judging the credibility of the claim?

AWhether the headline uses exciting punctuation.

BWhether the page allows readers to leave comments.

CWhether the article includes a colorful photograph.

DInformation about the baseline year, counting method, and audit documentation, plus access to the original evidence.

Solution & Explanation:Credibility depends on evidence, method, source purpose, and possible bias. Surface features like comments or photos do not establish whether the statistic is trustworthy.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

You find an online article about college rankings. The article is published by a for-profit admissions site and claims guarantees success, but it gives only two anecdotes and does not link to the original data.

What missing information is most important for judging the credibility of the claim?

AWhether the headline uses exciting punctuation.

BWhether the page allows readers to leave comments.

CInformation about the criteria used, sponsorship, and outcome data, plus access to the original evidence.

DWhether the article includes a colorful photograph.

Solution & Explanation:Credibility depends on evidence, method, source purpose, and possible bias. Surface features like comments or photos do not establish whether the statistic is trustworthy.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

You find an online article about public transit safety. The article is published by a campaign committee and claims crime fell 40%, but it gives only two anecdotes and does not link to the original data.

What missing information is most important for judging the credibility of the claim?

AWhether the headline uses exciting punctuation.

BInformation about the time period, data source, and other policing or reporting changes, plus access to the original evidence.

CWhether the page allows readers to leave comments.

DWhether the article includes a colorful photograph.

Solution & Explanation:Credibility depends on evidence, method, source purpose, and possible bias. Surface features like comments or photos do not establish whether the statistic is trustworthy.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for American Literature English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.11.48 (Grade 11 ELA practice focused on Evaluating Source Credibility and Bias.).