ENG4.ELAR.11.G
Examine sources for:: (i) Credibility, bias, and accuracy. (ii) Faulty reasoning such as straw man, false dilemma, faulty analogies, and non-sequitur.
English IV · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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sourcescredibilitybiasaccuracyfaulty reasoningstraw manfalse dilemmafaulty analogiesnon-sequitur
Skills
- examine (sources for credibility) #dok2
- examine (sources for bias) #dok2
- examine (sources for accuracy) #dok2
- identify (faulty reasoning such as straw man, false dilemma, faulty analogies, and non-sequitur) #dok2
- analyze (how faulty reasoning affects the reliability of a source) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can examine sources for credibility to determine if the information is trustworthy. #dok2
- I can examine sources for bias to evaluate objectivity in the information. #dok2
- I can examine sources for accuracy by checking facts and data against other reliable sources. #dok2
- I can identify examples of faulty reasoning such as straw man, false dilemma, faulty analogies, and non-sequitur in a source. #dok2
- I can analyze how faulty reasoning like logical fallacies influence the reliability and validity of information within a source. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Evaluating sources for credibility, bias, and accuracy is essential for conducting effective research and forming sound conclusions.
- Recognizing and analyzing faulty reasoning helps students become critical consumers and ethical users of information.
Essential Questions
- What makes a source credible, and how can you determine its trustworthiness?
- How does bias in a source affect the information presented and your understanding of it?
- What types of faulty reasoning might you encounter in sources, and how can you identify them?
- Why is it important to examine sources for accuracy in academic research?
- How does recognizing faulty reasoning improve your research and argumentation skills?