ENG1.ELAR.11.G
Examine sources for:: (i) Credibility and bias, including omission. (ii) Faulty reasoning such as ad hominem, loaded language, and slippery slope.
English I · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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sourcescredibilitybiasomissionfaulty reasoningad hominemloaded languageslippery slope
Skills
- examine (sources for credibility) #dok2
- examine (sources for bias, including omission) #dok2
- identify (instances of faulty reasoning such as ad hominem, loaded language, and slippery slope) #dok2
- analyze (the impact of bias and faulty reasoning on the reliability of information) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify credible and non-credible sources by examining their characteristics. #dok2
- I can recognize bias and omission in sources to assess their reliability. #dok2
- I can identify examples of faulty reasoning such as ad hominem, loaded language, and slippery slope in written sources. #dok2
- I can analyze how bias and faulty reasoning affect the trustworthiness of a source. #dok3
- I can evaluate sources to determine which are suitable for academic research. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Evaluating the credibility and bias of sources is essential for responsible research and informed decision making.
- Recognizing and analyzing faulty reasoning in sources strengthens critical thinking and prevents the spread of misinformation.
Essential Questions
- What makes a source credible or non-credible?
- How can bias and omission influence the information presented in a source?
- What are some common types of faulty reasoning, and how can you identify them in texts?
- Why is it important to recognize faulty reasoning when conducting research?
- How does identifying bias and faulty reasoning improve the quality of your research?