J.ELAR.3.F
Evaluate and confirm the validity of background information from a variety of sources such as other qualified persons, books, and reports.
Journalism · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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background informationvaliditysourcesqualified personsbooksreports
Skills
- evaluate (background information from various sources) #dok3
- confirm (the validity of information) #dok3
- identify (qualified sources such as persons, books, and reports) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify reliable sources of background information such as other qualified persons, books, and reports. #dok2
- I can evaluate background information from a variety of sources for accuracy and credibility. #dok3
- I can confirm the validity of information using multiple qualified sources. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The credibility of journalistic work depends on accurate and well-validated background information.
- Evaluating and confirming information from multiple sources is essential for responsible journalism.
Essential Questions
- How can journalists determine if background information is valid and credible?
- What strategies can be used to evaluate information from different sources?
- Why is it important to confirm background information with more than one source?
- How do qualified persons, books, and reports contribute to the accuracy of journalistic work?