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9.29 Evaluate Source Credibility and Bias Worksheet

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Evaluate Source Credibility and Bias (Digital) - Judge authority, purpose, currency, and bias across digital sources; corroborate with multiple sources. (CCSS W.9–10.8; TEKS §110.36(c)(11)(E–H); FL ELA.K12.EE.5.1, ELA.9.C.4.1; VA 9.LU.2B–C; GA ELAGSE9–10W8; TN 9–10.W.RBPK.8; CCSS RI.9–10.6; TEKS §110.36(c)(8)(A), (8)(G), (11)(G); FL ELA.9.R.2.3–2.4; VA 9.RI.3B; GA ELAGSE9–10RI6; TN 9–10.RI.IKI.8)

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Intro to Lit

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
A student reads a report with impressive statistics. The report uses the term “significant” but does not specify whether it means statistically significant or just “important.” The report’s conclusions depend on that word.
What is the best next step?
AAssume “significant” means “very important.”
BIgnore the word.
CTreat any use of “significant” as proof.
DCheck the report’s methods/results for definitions (p-values, confidence intervals) or find the original study to see how “significant” is used.
Solution & Explanation:In research, “significant” can be technical. Clarifying definitions in the methods/results prevents misinterpreting the evidence and drawing biased conclusions.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
A student is examining a claim about a new drug policy. They find three credible-looking articles, but all three cite the same press release as their only source. None links to the policy text.
Which action best strengthens corroboration?
ACount three articles as three independent confirmations.
BFind the policy’s actual text or official government release and compare the articles’ claims to it.
CIgnore the policy text because articles are enough.
DShare the articles because they agree.
Solution & Explanation:Multiple articles are not independent if they all rely on one press release. True corroboration requires checking the primary policy text or official release.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
A student sees a headline: “Scientists confirm aliens!” Clicking reveals the article is satire, labeled in small text. A friend shares it as real news.
Which response best applies source evaluation?
AUse it as evidence because it is funny.
BSay it is true because scientists are mentioned.
CCheck the site’s purpose (satire label) and then explain to the friend that the article is not meant to be factual reporting.
DAssume anything online is true.
Solution & Explanation:Purpose is key. Satire is created to entertain, not to report facts. Noticing labels and explaining intent helps prevent misinformation.

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