ENG2.ELAR.11.G
Examine sources for:: (i) Credibility and bias, including omission. (ii) Faulty reasoning such as incorrect premise, hasty generalizations, and either-or.
English II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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sourcescredibilitybiasomissionfaulty reasoningincorrect premisehasty generalizationseither-or
Skills
- examine (sources for credibility) #dok2
- examine (sources for bias, including omission) #dok2
- identify (faulty reasoning such as incorrect premise) #dok2
- identify (faulty reasoning such as hasty generalizations) #dok2
- identify (faulty reasoning such as either-or) #dok2
- analyze (implications of credibility, bias, and faulty reasoning in sources) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can examine sources for credibility by assessing accuracy and trustworthiness. #dok2
- I can examine sources for bias, including omission, by identifying one-sided or incomplete information. #dok2
- I can identify faulty reasoning in sources, such as incorrect premises, hasty generalizations, and either-or statements. #dok2
- I can analyze how credibility and bias affect the reliability of a source. #dok3
- I can analyze the impact of faulty reasoning on a source’s argument. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Evaluating sources critically is essential for conducting accurate and unbiased research.
- Recognizing and understanding different types of faulty reasoning strengthens students’ ability to determine the quality of information.
Essential Questions
- What makes a source credible, and why is credibility important in research?
- How can bias or the omission of information affect the trustworthiness of a source?
- What types of faulty reasoning can weaken the arguments presented in a source?
- How can you identify and evaluate faulty reasoning when reviewing evidence from various sources?
- How does understanding credibility, bias, and faulty reasoning help you make better decisions as a reader and researcher?