ENG3.ELAR.11.G
Examine sources for:: (i) Credibility, bias, and accuracy. (ii) Faulty reasoning such as post hoc-ad hoc, circular reasoning, red herring, and assumptions.
English III · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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sourcescredibilitybiasaccuracyfaulty reasoningpost hoc-ad hoccircular reasoningred herringassumptions
Skills
- examine (sources for credibility, bias, and accuracy) #dok2
- identify (types of faulty reasoning in sources) #dok2
- analyze (how faulty reasoning affects credibility and accuracy) #dok3
- differentiate (between credible and non-credible sources using reasoning) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can recognize credibility, bias, and accuracy in sources. #dok1
- I can identify examples of post hoc-ad hoc, circular reasoning, red herring, and assumptions in a text. #dok2
- I can examine a source to determine whether it is credible, unbiased, and accurate. #dok2
- I can distinguish and explain different types of faulty reasoning in sources. #dok3
- I can analyze how the presence of faulty reasoning impacts the credibility of a source. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Not all sources are equally credible, accurate, or free from bias.
- Recognizing and understanding faulty reasoning is necessary to evaluate information effectively.
Essential Questions
- What makes a source credible, and how can you tell?
- How can you identify bias and accuracy in the sources you use?
- What are some examples of faulty reasoning, and why do they matter?
- How can faulty reasoning impact the credibility or bias of a source?
- Why is it important to examine sources critically before using them in your work?